December 4, 2015: New Breast Cancer Drug Information
December 4, 2015: New Breast Cancer Drug Information
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This article is a summary of international medical information and is not medical advice; it cannot replace the diagnosis or treatment plan of your attending physician. The medical technologies, drug information and clinical data presented here are compiled from public literature and official statements of major Japanese medical institutions; the applicability and outcome of any therapy vary with each patient and must be assessed individually by a qualified physician.
Breast Cancer Drug Information
- December 4, 2015
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The key points from this report, translated and summarized as follows:
On November 20, 2015, GlaxoSmithKline announced that lapatinib (brand name: Tykerb), a PTK inhibitor targeting EGFR and HER2, has been approved by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. This is a drug suitable for breast cancer patients who are inoperable or have recurrent disease and can be used in combination with aromatase inhibitors such as letrozole.
Source: https://glaxosmithkline.co.jp/press/press/2015_07/P1000927.html
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