Trastuzumab and lapatinib are similar in many respects for the treatment of breast cancer. Which of the following statements is not correct?
A. Both drugs are useful in the treatment of HER2-overexpressing tumors
B. Both drugs act by inhibiting HER2 tyrosine kinase
C. Both have cardiotoxicity
D. Both drugs can be used in combination with other cytotoxic agents
E. Both are used in IV
Ans: E. Both are used in IV
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