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IBR + Fulvestrant
Efficacy & Safety
IBR + Fulvestrant
Additional Analyses
Updated analysisIBRANCE + fulvestrantPALOMA-3 updated 
non-prespecified analysesPALOMA-3 updated non-prespecified analyses

In a 2:1 randomized, double-blind, Phase 3 trial of women with HR+/HER2- mBC who progressed on or after endocrine therapy in the adjuvant or metastatic setting (N=521)1*

Final and updated non-prespecified PFS data for IBRANCE + fulvestrant (primary endpoint) ReferencesPALOMA-3 was a 2:1 randomized, double-blind, Phase 3 trial that studied IBRANCE 125 mg PO once daily taken 3 weeks on, 1 week off + fulvestrant 500 mg IM on Days 1, 15, 29, and monthly thereafter vs placebo + fulvestrant in pre-/peri-/postmenopausal women with HR+/HER2- mBC who progressed on or after endocrine therapy in the adjuvant or metastatic setting (N=521).1Unless otherwise stated, PALOMA-3 data are based on the March 2015 data cut (final prespecified PFS analysis).4Based on October 2015 data cut (non-prespecified PFS analysis).3 Final and updated non-prespecified OS data for IBRANCE + fulvestrant 
(secondary endpoint)
  • At the final OS analysis for PALOMA-3, data showed a numerical difference in mOS in favor of IBRANCE + fulvestrant vs placebo + fulvestrant that did not reach statistical significance5
ReferencesmOS=median overall survival.Based on April 2018 data cut (final OS analysis), with a median follow-up of 44.8 months.5Based on August 2020 data cut (updated non-prespecified analysis), with a median follow-up of 73.3 months.6
For a broad range of adult patients: Choose IBRANCE + fulvestrant for patients with HR+/HER2- mBC whose disease progressed on or after endocrine therapy in the adjuvant or metastatic setting.
Adverse Events in the Final Non-prespecified AnalysisAdverse Events in the Final Non-prespecified Analysis

No new safety signals were observed for IBRANCE + fulvestrant after a median follow-up of 73.3 months.6

References:Turner NC, Ro J, André F, et al; PALOMA3 Study Group. Palbociclib in hormone-receptor–positive advanced breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2015;373(3):209-219.Turner NC, André F, Cristofanilli M, et al. Treatment postprogression in women with endocrine-resistant HR+ HER2- advanced breast cancer who received palbociclib plus fulvestrant in PALOMA-3. Poster presented at 39th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS); December 6-10, 2016; San Antonio, TX.Cristofanilli M, DeMichele A, Giorgetti C, et al. Predictors of prolonged benefit from palbociclib plus fulvestrant in women with endocrine-resistant hormone receptor-positive/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative metastatic breast cancer in PALOMA-3. Eur J Cancer. 2018;104:21-31.Data on file. Pfizer Inc., New York, NY.Turner NC, Slamon DJ, Ro J, et al. Overall survival with palbociclib and fulvestrant in advanced breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2018;379(20):1926-1936.Cristofanilli M, Rugo HS, Im S-A, et al. Overall survival with palbociclib and fulvestrant in women with HR+/HER2– ABC: updated exploratory analyses of PALOMA-3, a double-blind, phase 3 randomized study. Clin Cancer Res. 2021;clincanres.0305.2022. Published online ahead of print May 12, 2022.
doi:10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-22-0305
Subgroup analysisIBRANCE + fulvestrantPALOMA-3 subgroup analysesPALOMA-3 subgroup analyses

In a 2:1 randomized, double-blind, Phase 3 trial of women with HR+/HER2- mBC who progressed on or after endocrine therapy in the adjuvant or metastatic setting (N=521)1*

Review primary and secondary endpoints of IBRANCE + fulvestrant (PALOMA-3)

Preplanned PFS analyses
Non-prespecified PFS analyses
Preplanned PFS analyses  |  Non-prespecified PFS analysesPreplanned PFS analysesConsistent results were observed across patient subgroups of disease site, sensitivity to prior hormonal therapy, and menopausal status2†

The graph below depicts preplanned subgroup analyses from the overall trial population in PALOMA‑3. Small patient numbers can be a limitation of subgroup analyses. These analyses are not intended to demonstrate efficacy in particular subgroups.

ReferencesAdapted from Cristofanilli M, Turner NC, Bondarenko I, et al. Fulvestrant plus palbociclib versus fulvestrant plus placebo for treatment of hormone-receptor-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer that progressed on previous endocrine therapy (PALOMA-3): final analysis of the multicentre, double-blind, phase 3 randomised controlled trial. Lancet Oncol. 2016;17(4):425-439.PIK3CA=phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase catalytic subunit.Preplanned PFS analyses
Non-prespecified PFS analyses
Preplanned PFS analyses  |  Non-prespecified PFS analysesNon-preplanned PFS analysesNon-prespecified PFS analyses

The graph below depicts subgroup analyses from the overall trial population in an updated non-prespecified PFS analysis of PALOMA-3. These analyses are considered exploratory. No adjustments were made for multiple comparisons in the subgroup analyses. Small patient numbers can be a limitation of subgroup analyses. These analyses are not intended to demonstrate efficacy in particular subgroups.3†

ReferencesITT=intent to treat.PALOMA-3 was a 2:1 randomized, double-blind, Phase 3 trial that studied IBRANCE 125 mg PO once daily taken 3 weeks on, 1 week off + fulvestrant 500 mg IM on Days 1, 15, 29, and monthly thereafter vs placebo + fulvestrant in pre-/peri-/postmenopausal women with HR+/HER2- mBC who progressed on or after endocrine therapy in the adjuvant or metastatic setting (N=521).1Based on October 2015 data cut (non-prespecified analysis).2References:Turner NC, Ro J, André F, et al; PALOMA3 Study Group. Palbociclib in hormone-receptor–positive advanced breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2015;373(3):209-219.Cristofanilli M, Turner NC, Bondarenko I, et al. Fulvestrant plus palbociclib versus fulvestrant plus placebo for treatment of hormone-receptor-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer that progressed on previous endocrine therapy (PALOMA-3): final analysis of the multicentre, double-blind, phase 3 randomised controlled trial. Lancet Oncol. 2016;17(4):425-439.Data on file. Pfizer Inc., New York, NY.
AI=aromatase inhibitor; IBR=IBRANCE.
Clinical Trial Data PALOMA-2 Perspectives

Dr. O’Dea reviews IBRANCE + AI (PALOMA-2) clinical trial data and discusses the impact it has on her decision to choose IBRANCE combination therapy for appropriate patients

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Indications IBRANCE® (palbociclib) 125 mg capsules and tablets are indicated for the treatment of adult patients with hormone receptor-positive (HR+), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-) advanced or metastatic breast cancer (mBC) in combination with:
 
  • an aromatase inhibitor as initial endocrine-based therapy, or
  • fulvestrant in patients with disease progression following endocrine therapy
Important Safety Information Neutropenia was the most frequently reported adverse reaction in PALOMA-2 (80%) and PALOMA-3 (83%). In PALOMA-2, Grade 3 (56%) or 4 (10%) decreased neutrophil counts were reported in patients receiving IBRANCE plus letrozole. In PALOMA-3, Grade 3 (55%) or Grade 4 (11%) decreased neutrophil counts were reported in patients receiving IBRANCE plus fulvestrant. Febrile neutropenia has been reported in 1.8% of patients exposed to IBRANCE across PALOMA-2 and PALOMA-3. One death due to neutropenic sepsis was observed in PALOMA-3. Inform patients to promptly report any fever. 

Monitor complete blood count prior to starting IBRANCE, at the beginning of each cycle, on Day 15 of first 2 cycles and as clinically indicated. Dose interruption, dose reduction, or delay in starting treatment cycles is recommended for patients who develop Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia. 
 

Severe, life-threatening, or fatal interstitial lung disease (ILD) and/or pneumonitis can occur in patients treated with CDK4/6 inhibitors, including IBRANCE when taken in combination with endocrine therapy. Across clinical trials (PALOMA-1, PALOMA-2, PALOMA-3), 1.0% of IBRANCE-treated patients had ILD/pneumonitis of any grade, 0.1% had Grade 3 or 4, and no fatal cases were reported. Additional cases of ILD/pneumonitis have been observed in the post-marketing setting, with fatalities reported. 
 

Monitor patients for pulmonary symptoms indicative of ILD/pneumonitis (e.g., hypoxia, cough, dyspnea). In patients who have new or worsening respiratory symptoms and are suspected to have developed pneumonitis, interrupt IBRANCE immediately and evaluate the patient. Permanently discontinue IBRANCE in patients with severe ILD or pneumonitis. 
 

Based on the mechanism of action, IBRANCE can cause fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during IBRANCE treatment and for at least 3 weeks after the last dose. IBRANCE may impair fertility in males and has the potential to cause genotoxicity. Advise male patients to consider sperm preservation before taking IBRANCE. Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during IBRANCE treatment and for 3 months after the last dose. Advise females to inform their healthcare provider of a known or suspected pregnancy. Advise women not to breastfeed during IBRANCE treatment and for 3 weeks after the last dose because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants. 
 

The most common adverse reactions (≥10%) of any grade reported in PALOMA-2 for IBRANCE plus letrozole vs placebo plus letrozole were neutropenia (80% vs 6%), infections (60% vs 42%), leukopenia (39% vs 2%), fatigue (37% vs 28%), nausea (35% vs 26%), alopecia (33% vs 16%), stomatitis (30% vs 14%), diarrhea (26% vs 19%), anemia (24% vs 9%), rash (18% vs 12%), asthenia (17% vs 12%), thrombocytopenia (16% vs 1%), vomiting (16% vs 17%), decreased appetite (15% vs 9%), dry skin (12% vs 6%), pyrexia (12% vs 9%), and dysgeusia (10% vs 5%).
 

The most frequently reported Grade ≥3 adverse reactions (≥5%) in PALOMA-2 for IBRANCE plus letrozole vs placebo plus letrozole were neutropenia (66% vs 2%), leukopenia (25% vs 0%), infections (7% vs 3%), and anemia (5% vs 2%). 
 

Lab abnormalities of any grade occurring in PALOMA-2 for IBRANCE plus letrozole vs placebo plus letrozole were decreased WBC (97% vs 25%), decreased neutrophils (95% vs 20%), anemia (78% vs 42%), decreased platelets (63% vs 14%), increased aspartate aminotransferase (52% vs 34%), and increased alanine aminotransferase (43% vs 30%).  

 

The most common adverse reactions (≥10%) of any grade reported in PALOMA-3 for IBRANCE plus fulvestrant vs placebo plus fulvestrant were neutropenia (83% vs 4%), leukopenia (53% vs 5%), infections (47% vs 31%), fatigue (41% vs 29%), nausea (34% vs 28%), anemia (30% vs 13%), stomatitis (28% vs 13%), diarrhea (24% vs 19%), thrombocytopenia (23% vs 0%), vomiting (19% vs 15%), alopecia (18% vs 6%), rash (17% vs 6%), decreased appetite (16% vs 8%), and pyrexia (13% vs 5%). 
 

The most frequently reported Grade ≥3 adverse reactions (≥5%) in PALOMA-3 for IBRANCE plus fulvestrant vs placebo plus fulvestrant were neutropenia (66% vs 1%) and leukopenia (31% vs 2%). 
 

Lab abnormalities of any grade occurring in PALOMA-3 for IBRANCE plus fulvestrant vs placebo plus fulvestrant were decreased WBC (99% vs 26%), decreased neutrophils (96% vs 14%), anemia (78% vs 40%), decreased platelets (62% vs 10%), increased aspartate aminotransferase (43% vs 48%), and increased alanine aminotransferase (36% vs 34%). 

Other Clinical Trials Experience: venous thromboembolism has been reported as an adverse reaction following administration of IBRANCE. 
 

Avoid concurrent use of strong CYP3A inhibitors. If patients must be administered a strong CYP3A inhibitor, reduce the IBRANCE dose to 75 mg. If the strong inhibitor is discontinued, increase the IBRANCE dose (after 3-5 half-lives of the inhibitor) to the dose used prior to the initiation of the strong CYP3A inhibitor. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may increase plasma concentrations of IBRANCE and should be avoided. Avoid concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers. The dose of sensitive CYP3A substrates with a narrow therapeutic index may need to be reduced as IBRANCE may increase their exposure. 
 

For patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class C), the recommended dose of IBRANCE is 75 mg. The pharmacokinetics of IBRANCE have not been studied in patients requiring hemodialysis. 

Please see full Prescribing Information for IBRANCE capsules and tablets.

IndicationsIBRANCE® (palbociclib) 125 mg capsules and tablets are indicated for the treatment of adult patients with hormone receptor-positive (HR+), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-) advanced or metastatic breast cancer (mBC) in combination with:
  • an aromatase inhibitor as initial endocrine-based therapy, or
  • fulvestrant in patients with disease progression following endocrine therapy
Please see full Prescribing Information for IBRANCE capsules and tablets.