Lapatinib trials?

[michele u]

Does anyone know the status of Lapatinib? The latest i knew is that they stopped the acurian trials because of success and they were going to fast track it. Does anyone know if there are any new trials that have started up? I'm still waiting to start this off label. I'm stage 3b.

[Cathya]

Michele;

I don't know the status but when I saw my onc yesterday he said that there was a clinical trial going on at our hospital in Ottawa, Canada....so there are still trials going on. This was for stage 3 or 4 progressing on herceptin. I realize that you want it as a prophylactic but at least it is available should you need it.

Cathy

[MJo]

The Helen Graham Cancer Center in Wilmington, Del. is also participating in a Lapatinib trial.

[Shell]

I have been on it for several months now, since they stopped the trial I was in - I see my onc next week, and will ask him what he knows...


Shell

[RobinP]

Lapatinib is not suppose to be released until late 2007, according to GSK.

[Joe]

GSK will apply to the FDA in the 2nd half of 2006 for approval of Tykerb (Lapatinib) It has already been fast tracked by the FDA so we are anticipating a swift approval.

We will be meeting with GSK in Atlanta next week and we will certainly discuss upcoming clinical trials as well as compassionate use of Tykerb prior to approval.

Warmest Regards
Joe