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AROMASINAROMASIN®® (exemestane): Adjuvant (exemestane): Adjuvant Therapy for Early Stage Breast Cancer Therapy for Early Stage Breast Cancer
After 2 to 3 Years of TamoxifenAfter 2 to 3 Years of Tamoxifen
Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.
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American Cancer Society. American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts and Figures 2005. Cancer Facts and Figures 2005. Atlanta, Ga: American Cancer Atlanta, Ga: American Cancer Society, Inc.; 2005Society, Inc.; 2005; ; Johnston et al.Johnston et al. Nat Rev Cancer. Nat Rev Cancer. 2003;32003;3::821-831.821-831.
Breast CancerBreast Cancer
• Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the United Statescancer among women in the United States
• It is estimated that 212,930 new cases and 40,870 It is estimated that 212,930 new cases and 40,870 deaths will result from breast cancer in 2005deaths will result from breast cancer in 2005
• About 3/4 of breast cancers are estrogen receptor About 3/4 of breast cancers are estrogen receptor (ER)(ER)––and/or progesterone receptor (PR)and/or progesterone receptor (PR)––positive positive and are, therefore, suitable for hormonal therapyand are, therefore, suitable for hormonal therapy
• The majority of women diagnosed with breast cancer The majority of women diagnosed with breast cancer are postmenopausalare postmenopausal
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Hormonal Therapy OptionsHormonal Therapy Options
MechanismMechanism Therapeutic Modality ExamplesTherapeutic Modality Examples
ER blockadeER blockade Selective estrogen-receptor Selective estrogen-receptor modulators (SERMs)modulators (SERMs)
Selective estrogen-receptor Selective estrogen-receptor down-regulators (SERDs)down-regulators (SERDs)
Estrogen synthesis Estrogen synthesis suppression suppression (postmenopausal women)(postmenopausal women)
Aromatase inhibitor/inactivator (AI)Aromatase inhibitor/inactivator (AI)
Hormonal ablation Hormonal ablation (premenopausal women)(premenopausal women)
LHRH analogues, radiation, LHRH analogues, radiation, surgerysurgery
OtherOther Androgens, progesterone, Androgens, progesterone, progestational agentsprogestational agents
LHRHLHRH == luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone. luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone. Hayes DF et al. In: Robertson et al, eds. Hayes DF et al. In: Robertson et al, eds. Endocrine Therapy of Breast CancerEndocrine Therapy of Breast Cancer. 2002:3-10.. 2002:3-10.Robertson JF. Robertson JF. Clin TherClin Ther. 2002;24(suppl A):A17-A30.. 2002;24(suppl A):A17-A30.
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Tamoxifen Has Been the Standard of CareTamoxifen Has Been the Standard of Care
• 21%, 28%, and 50% relative risk reduction in 1-year, 21%, 28%, and 50% relative risk reduction in 1-year, 2-year, and 5-year trials of tamoxifen therapy over 2-year, and 5-year trials of tamoxifen therapy over placebo, respectivelyplacebo, respectively
• 28% reduction of death with 5 years of tamoxifen 28% reduction of death with 5 years of tamoxifen therapy over placebotherapy over placebo
• 47% relative risk reduction of contralateral breast 47% relative risk reduction of contralateral breast cancer with 5 years of therapy over placebocancer with 5 years of therapy over placebo
• Current standard of tamoxifen treatment is 5 years. Current standard of tamoxifen treatment is 5 years. However, the absolute benefit per year decreases over However, the absolute benefit per year decreases over the duration of therapythe duration of therapy
Early Breast Cancer Trialists’ Collaborative Group. Early Breast Cancer Trialists’ Collaborative Group. LancetLancet. 1998;351:1451-1467. . 1998;351:1451-1467. Fisher B et al. Fisher B et al. J Natl Cancer Inst.J Natl Cancer Inst. 2001;93:684-690. 2001;93:684-690.
Meta-analysis of 55 trials and approximately Meta-analysis of 55 trials and approximately 30,000 women with ER+ tumors30,000 women with ER+ tumors::
Meta-analysis of 55 trials and approximately Meta-analysis of 55 trials and approximately 30,000 women with ER+ tumors30,000 women with ER+ tumors::
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Resistance to Tamoxifen Over Time Resistance to Tamoxifen Over Time Hypothetical ModelHypothetical Model Based on Clinical ObservationBased on Clinical Observation
Mamounas E. Mamounas E. Oncology (Huntingt)Oncology (Huntingt). 2001;15:35-39.. 2001;15:35-39.
ER+, Sensitive to Tamoxifen
ER+, Stimulated by Tamoxifen
Year
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Tamoxifen Has Both Antagonist and Tamoxifen Has Both Antagonist and Agonist EffectsAgonist Effects
Riggs L et al. Riggs L et al. N Engl J Med.N Engl J Med. 2003;348:618-629. Johnston SRD et al. 2003;348:618-629. Johnston SRD et al. Nat Rev CancerNat Rev Cancer. . 2003;3:821-831. 2003;3:821-831.
TamoxifenTamoxifen
AntagonisAntagonistt AgonistAgonist
• Tumor inhibitionTumor inhibition• Hot flashesHot flashes
• Potential tumor stimulationPotential tumor stimulation• ↑↑ Risk of endometrial cancer Risk of endometrial cancer
and thromboembolic effectsand thromboembolic effects• Lowers cholesterol Lowers cholesterol • Preserves bone densityPreserves bone density
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EstroneEstrone EstradiolEstradiol
TestosteroneTestosterone
AIs and inactivators
AIs and inactivators
AndrostenedioneAndrostenedione
Aromatase Inhibition and Aromatase Inhibition and Inactivation: Mechanism of ActionInactivation: Mechanism of Action
CholesterolCholesterolCholesterolCholesterol
CortisolCortisol CortisolCortisol
ProgesteroneProgesteroneProgesteroneProgesterone
AldosteroneAldosteroneAldosteroneAldosterone
PregnenolonePregnenolonePregnenolonePregnenolone
Aro
mat
ase
Aro
mat
ase
Aro
mat
ase
Aro
mat
ase
Miller WR et al. Miller WR et al. Cancer Control. Cancer Control. 2002;9(suppl):9-15.2002;9(suppl):9-15.
Arom
ataseA
romatase
Arom
ataseA
romatase
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Differences in AI and Tamoxifen Differences in AI and Tamoxifen Mechanism of ActionMechanism of Action
EREsEREs == estrogen response elements. estrogen response elements. Johnston SRD et al. Johnston SRD et al. Nat Rev Cancer.Nat Rev Cancer. 2003;3:821-831. Adapted with permission: 2003;3:821-831. Adapted with permission: http://www.nature.com.http://www.nature.com.
AndrogensAndrogens
AI (eg, exemestane)AI (eg, exemestane)AromataseAromataseAromataseAromatase
EstrogensEstrogens
TamoxifenTamoxifenTamoxifenTamoxifen
ProliferationProliferation ProliferationProliferation
ER target genesER target genesER target genesER target genesEREsEREsEREsEREs
ERER ERER
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Differences in the Structures of Differences in the Structures of Aromatase Inhibitors and Inactivators*Aromatase Inhibitors and Inactivators*
AndrostenedioneAndrostenedione
Steroidal Steroidal (inactivators)(inactivators)
Androgen substrateAndrogen substrate
Nonsteroidal Nonsteroidal (inhibitors)(inhibitors)
HHAminoglutethimiAminoglutethimi
dede
OO
NHNH22
CC22HH55
OONN
ExemestaneExemestane
OOCHCH22
OO
FormestanFormestanee
OO
OHOH
OO
OO
OO
LetrozoleLetrozole
CNCNNCNC
NNNN
NN
AnastrozolAnastrozolee
CHCH33
CHCH33
CHCH33
CHCH33
NNNN
NN
CNCNNCNC
*The clinical significance of these differences is unknown.*The clinical significance of these differences is unknown.Goss PE et al. Goss PE et al. J Clin Oncol.J Clin Oncol. 2001;19:881-894; Goss P. Available at: 2001;19:881-894; Goss P. Available at: http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/1022_pnt. Accessed September 26, 2005.http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/1022_pnt. Accessed September 26, 2005.
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AROMASINAROMASIN®® (exemestane) Tablets: (exemestane) Tablets: Adjuvant IndicationAdjuvant Indication
AROMASIN is indicated for adjuvant treatment of AROMASIN is indicated for adjuvant treatment of postmenopausal women with ER+ early breast postmenopausal women with ER+ early breast cancer who have received 2 to 3 years of cancer who have received 2 to 3 years of tamoxifen and are switched to AROMASIN for tamoxifen and are switched to AROMASIN for completion of a total of 5 consecutive years of completion of a total of 5 consecutive years of adjuvant hormonal therapy.adjuvant hormonal therapy.
Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.
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Important Safety ConsiderationsImportant Safety Considerations
• AROMASINAROMASIN®® (exemestane) should not be used in women who are (exemestane) should not be used in women who are– PremenopausalPremenopausal– Nursing or pregnantNursing or pregnant– Known to be hypersensitive to the drugKnown to be hypersensitive to the drug– Taking estrogen-containing agentsTaking estrogen-containing agents
• For patients receiving exemestane with a potent CYP 3A4 inducer, For patients receiving exemestane with a potent CYP 3A4 inducer, such as rifampicin or phenytoin, the recommended dose of such as rifampicin or phenytoin, the recommended dose of exemestane is 50 mg qd after a mealexemestane is 50 mg qd after a meal
• In patients with early breast cancer, elevations in bilirubin, alkaline In patients with early breast cancer, elevations in bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, and creatinine were more common in those receiving phosphatase, and creatinine were more common in those receiving AROMASINAROMASIN
• Reductions in bone mineral density over time are seen with use of Reductions in bone mineral density over time are seen with use of AROMASINAROMASIN
Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.
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IES Trial DesignIES Trial DesignMultinational, Double-Blinded, Randomized, Landmark TrialMultinational, Double-Blinded, Randomized, Landmark Trial
RRAANNDDOOMMIIZZAATTIIOONN
RRAANNDDOOMMIIZZAATTIIOONN
Diagnosis and Diagnosis and Initial Treatment Initial Treatment
of Early of Early Breast CancerBreast Cancer TamoxifenTamoxifen
2 to 3 years2 to 3 years20 mg po qd*20 mg po qd*
(n (n == 2372)2372)
AROMASINAROMASIN®® 2 to 3 years 2 to 3 years 25 mg po qd25 mg po qd
(n(n == 2352)2352)
Total of 5 Consecutive Years Total of 5 Consecutive Years of Hormonal Therapyof Hormonal Therapy
Total of 5 Consecutive Years Total of 5 Consecutive Years of Hormonal Therapyof Hormonal Therapy
Tamoxifen Tamoxifen Therapy Therapy 2 to 3 years2 to 3 years
NN == 47244724Patient stratification:Patient stratification:Node statusNode statusPrior chemotherapy (CT)Prior chemotherapy (CT)Hormone receptor statusHormone receptor status
NN == 47244724Patient stratification:Patient stratification:Node statusNode statusPrior chemotherapy (CT)Prior chemotherapy (CT)Hormone receptor statusHormone receptor status
*Approximately 3% of patient population received tamoxifen 30 mg po qd.*Approximately 3% of patient population received tamoxifen 30 mg po qd.Median follow-up 34.5 months. Median follow-up 34.5 months. Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.
Patient Ends Patient Ends Therapy and Therapy and
Continues Continues Follow-upFollow-up
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IES: Collaboration Between IES: Collaboration Between 20 International Trials Groups20 International Trials Groups
A total of 367 hospitals in 37 countriesA total of 367 hospitals in 37 countries
Total number of patients = 4740Total number of patients = 4740
United StatesUnited States 364364
South AmericanSouth AmericanArgentinaArgentina 148148PeruPeru 77
AfricaAfricaSouth AfricaSouth Africa 1919EgyptEgypt 77
AustraliaAustraliaAustraliaAustralia 4848New ZealandNew Zealand 2222
AsiaAsiaHong Kong 6Hong Kong 6
EuropeEuropeUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom 594594IrelandIreland 5858FranceFrance 398398BelgiumBelgium 171171SwitzerlandSwitzerland 5555GermanyGermany 185185DenmarkDenmark 136136GreeceGreece 4141ItalyItaly 616616LuxembourgLuxembourg 44NetherlandsNetherlands 306306
BulgariaBulgaria 8383CroatiaCroatia 117117Czech RepublicCzech Republic 6464EstoniaEstonia 55HungaryHungary 7777RussiaRussia 4848SlovakiaSlovakia 6161SloveniaSlovenia 4040YugoslaviaYugoslavia 4141RomaniaRomania 6363PolandPoland 311311SpainSpain 254254PortugalPortugal 2828MaltaMalta 1212NorwayNorway 126126SwedenSweden 163163IsraelIsrael 6262BosniaBosnia 22
Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY.Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY.
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IES Study End PointsIES Study End Points
• Primary end pointPrimary end point– Disease-free survival (DFS) defined as:Disease-free survival (DFS) defined as:
Breast cancer recurrence at any siteBreast cancer recurrence at any site Contralateral breast cancer (CLBC) (second Contralateral breast cancer (CLBC) (second
primary)primary) Death from any cause (prior to Death from any cause (prior to
breast cancer recurrence)breast cancer recurrence)
• Secondary end pointsSecondary end points– Overall survivalOverall survival– Distant RFSDistant RFS– Contralateral breast cancerContralateral breast cancer– Long-term tolerabilityLong-term tolerability
Coombes RC et al. Coombes RC et al. N Engl J MedN Engl J Med. 2004;350:1081-1092.. 2004;350:1081-1092.
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IES Key Entry CriteriaIES Key Entry Criteria
• Inclusion criteriaInclusion criteria– 2 to 3 years of adjuvant tamoxifen therapy2 to 3 years of adjuvant tamoxifen therapy– Confirmed postmenopausal status at Confirmed postmenopausal status at
time of diagnosistime of diagnosis– Previous CT permittedPrevious CT permitted– ER+/ER unknown statusER+/ER unknown status
• Exclusion criteriaExclusion criteria– Known ERKnown ER–– status status– Clinical evidence of local relapse or distant Clinical evidence of local relapse or distant
metastasesmetastases– Osteoporosis and/or osteoporotic fracturesOsteoporosis and/or osteoporotic fractures
Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Coombes RC et al. Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Coombes RC et al. N Engl J MedN Engl J Med. 2004;350:1081-1092.. 2004;350:1081-1092.
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Patient CharacteristicsPatient Characteristics
CharacteristicCharacteristic
Switch to Switch to AROMASINAROMASIN®®
(n = 2352)(n = 2352)
Continue on Continue on TamoxifenTamoxifen(n = 2372)(n = 2372)
DemographicsDemographicsMedian age, years Median age, years 6363 6363
Race (%)Race (%) CaucasianCaucasian
Other (including Hispanic, Asian, Black)Other (including Hispanic, Asian, Black)98.498.4 1.6 1.6
98.498.4 1.6 1.6
Adjuvant Chemotherapy (%)Adjuvant Chemotherapy (%)
YesYes
NoNo32.932.9
67.167.132.432.4
67.667.6
Nodal status (%)Nodal status (%)NegativeNegativePositivePositive
1 to 3 nodes positive1 to 3 nodes positive 4 to 9 nodes positive4 to 9 nodes positive
>9 nodes positive>9 nodes positiveOther*Other*
51.751.744.744.730.730.710.210.23.73.73.73.7
51.851.844.044.029.829.810.310.33.63.64.54.5
*Includes not reported, unknown, or missing nodal status. *Includes not reported, unknown, or missing nodal status. Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.
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Patient Patient Characteristics (cont’d)Characteristics (cont’d)
*These include patients with tumors for which the ER status was unknown at randomization. *These include patients with tumors for which the ER status was unknown at randomization. Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.
CharacteristicCharacteristic
Switch to Switch to AROMASINAROMASIN®®
(n(n == 2352)2352)
Continue on Continue on TamoxifenTamoxifen(n(n == 2372)2372)
ER status* (%)ER status* (%) ER+/PR+ER+/PR+ ER+/PR– or PR-unknown ER+/PR– or PR-unknown Other Other
ER unknown/PR+ or PR ER unknown/PR+ or PR unknownunknown ER–/PR+ER–/PR+
ER–/PR– or PR unknownER–/PR– or PR unknownMissingMissing
56.6%56.6% 28.8% 28.8% 14.6% 14.6%12.2%12.2% 0.3% 0.3% 2.0% 2.0% 0.1% 0.1%
55.6%55.6% 29.2% 29.2% 15.2% 15.2% 12.3% 12.3% 0.3% 0.3% 2.4% 2.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Histologic type (%)Histologic type (%)Infiltrating ductalInfiltrating ductalInfiltrating lobularInfiltrating lobularOtherOther
75.6%75.6%14.5%14.5% 9.8% 9.8%
77.2%77.2%13.5%13.5% 9.0% 9.0%
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Results From the 34.5 Month Follow-up: Results From the 34.5 Month Follow-up: Label Data and NEJM PublicationLabel Data and NEJM Publication
• N Engl J MedN Engl J Med publication, March 2004 (N publication, March 2004 (N == 4742*; median 4742*; median f/u 30.6 mo; eventsf/u 30.6 mo; events == 449)449)– Cutoff date June 30, 2003 Cutoff date June 30, 2003 – Events received by cutoff dateEvents received by cutoff date– Safety reported as incidence case analysis after Safety reported as incidence case analysis after
randomization randomization
• FDA approved label (NFDA approved label (N == 4740; median f/u 34.5 mo; 4740; median f/u 34.5 mo; eventsevents == 520)520)– Cutoff date June 30, 2003Cutoff date June 30, 2003– Events occurred by cutoff dateEvents occurred by cutoff date– Safety reported as treatment emergentSafety reported as treatment emergent
*2 patients were found to be counted twice. *2 patients were found to be counted twice. f/uf/u == follow-up.follow-up.Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY; Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY; Coombes RC et al. Coombes RC et al. N Engl J MedN Engl J Med. 2004;350:1081-1092.. 2004;350:1081-1092. Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.
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Number of Events to DFS at 34.5 MonthsNumber of Events to DFS at 34.5 Months
Switch to Switch to AROMASINAROMASIN®®
(n(n == 2352)2352)
Continue on Continue on TamoxifenTamoxifen(n(n == 2372)2372) TotalTotal
Local-regional recurrenceLocal-regional recurrence 34 (1.5%)34 (1.5%) 45 (1.9%)45 (1.9%) 7979
Distant recurrenceDistant recurrence 126 (5.4%)126 (5.4%) 183 (7.7%)183 (7.7%) 309309
Second primarySecond primary—CLBC—CLBC 7 (0.3%)7 (0.3%) 25 (1.0%)25 (1.0%) 3232
Deaths of any causeDeaths of any cause** 45 (1.9%)45 (1.9%) 54 (2.3%) 54 (2.3%) 9999
Ipsilateral breast cancerIpsilateral breast cancer 1 (0.04%)1 (0.04%) 00 11
Total number of eventsTotal number of events 213 (9.1%)213 (9.1%) 307 (13.0%)307 (13.0%) 520 520
**Includes deaths for other reasons and deaths missing or unknown. Includes deaths for other reasons and deaths missing or unknown. Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.
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Efficacy Results: ITT PopulationEfficacy Results: ITT Population
ITT PopulationITT Population HRHR 95% CI95% CI PP Value Value
DFSDFS 0.690.69 0.58-0.820.58-0.82 .00003.00003
CLBCCLBC 0.320.32 0.15-0.720.15-0.72 .0034.0034
Distant RFSDistant RFS 0.740.74 0.62-0.900.62-0.90 .002.002
Overall survivalOverall survival 0.860.86 0.67-1.100.67-1.10 NSNS
ITTITT == intent-to-treat; HRintent-to-treat; HR == hazard ratio; CIhazard ratio; CI == confidence interval; NSconfidence interval; NS == not significant.not significant.
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Efficacy Results: Hormone-Receptor Efficacy Results: Hormone-Receptor Positive PatientsPositive Patients
Hormone-Receptor Hormone-Receptor Positive PatientsPositive Patients HRHR 95% CI95% CI PP Value Value
DFSDFS 0.650.65 0.53-0.790.53-0.79 .00001.00001
CLBCCLBC 0.220.22 0.08-0.570.08-0.57 .00069.00069
Distant RFSDistant RFS 0.730.73 0.59-0.900.59-0.90 .00367.00367
Overall survivalOverall survival 0.880.88 0.67-1.170.67-1.17 NSNS
Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.
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Disease-Free SurvivalDisease-Free Survival
Months From RandomizationMonths From Randomization
Pat
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100100
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AROMASINAROMASIN®®
ITT PopulationITT Population ITT PopulationITT Population
Tamoxifen Tamoxifen
Median follow-upMedian follow-up == 34.5 months34.5 months
EventsEvents PatientsPatients
AROMASIN (nAROMASIN (n == 2352)2352) 213213 9%9%
Tamoxifen (nTamoxifen (n == 2372)2372) 307307 13%13%
Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.
HRHR == 0.69 (0.58-0.82) 0.69 (0.58-0.82) PP == .00003.00003
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*P*P == .00003; CT.00003; CT == chemotherapy; PgRchemotherapy; PgR == progesterone receptor.progesterone receptor.Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.
DFS Subgroup Analysis: Forest PlotDFS Subgroup Analysis: Forest Plot
HR Log ScaleHR Log Scale0.40.4 0.60.6 0.80.8 1.01.0 1.21.2
Hazard RatioHazard RatioHR (95% CI)HR (95% CI)
0.69 (0.58-0.82)*0.69 (0.58-0.82)*
0.70 (0.56-0.88)0.70 (0.56-0.88)
0.67 (0.51-0.88)0.67 (0.51-0.88)
0.67 (0.46-0.96)0.67 (0.46-0.96)
0.63 (0.46-0.85)0.63 (0.46-0.85)
0.74 (0.54-1.02)0.74 (0.54-1.02)
0.65 (0.53-0.79)0.65 (0.53-0.79)
SubgroupSubgroup
All patientsAll patients
No previous CTNo previous CT
Previous CTPrevious CT
4-9 nodes positive4-9 nodes positive
1-3 nodes positive1-3 nodes positive
Nodes negativeNodes negative
ER and/or PgR+ER and/or PgR+
>9 nodes positive>9 nodes positive 0.62 (0.36-1.07)0.62 (0.36-1.07)
1.41.4
ER+/PgRER+/PgR––
ER+/PgR+ER+/PgR+ 0.66 (0.51-0.84)0.66 (0.51-0.84)
0.68 (0.45-1.020.68 (0.45-1.02))
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Overall SurvivalOverall Survival
Months From RandomizationMonths From Randomization
Pat
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ts S
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%)
Pat
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ts S
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%)
100100
8080
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4040
2020
0000 2020 4040 60601010 3030 5050 7070
TamoxifenTamoxifenAROMASINAROMASIN®®
Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.
ITT PopulationITT Population ITT PopulationITT Population
Median follow-upMedian follow-up == 34.5 months34.5 months
DeathsDeaths PatientsPatients
AROMASIN (nAROMASIN (n == 2352)2352) 116116 5%5%
Tamoxifen (nTamoxifen (n == 2372)2372) 137137 6%6%HRHR == 0.86 (0.67-1.10)0.86 (0.67-1.10)PP == NSNS
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Body System andBody System andAdverse EventAdverse Event
Switch to AROMASINSwitch to AROMASIN® ®
(n(n == 2252)2252)Continue on Tamoxifen Continue on Tamoxifen
(n(n == 2280)2280)
General DisordersGeneral Disorders FatigueFatigue 16.1%16.1% 14.7%14.7%
MusculoskeletalMusculoskeletal ArthralgiaArthralgia Pain in limb Pain in limb Back painBack pain OsteoarthritisOsteoarthritis
14.6%14.6%††
9.0%9.0%††
8.6%8.6%5.9% 5.9%
8.6%8.6%6.4%6.4%7.2%7.2%4.5% 4.5%
GastrointestinalGastrointestinal NauseaNausea 8.5%8.5% 8.7%8.7%
Vascular Vascular Hot flushesHot flushes HypertensionHypertension
21.2%21.2%9.8%9.8%
19.9%19.9%8.4%8.4%
Incidence (%) of Adverse Events*: All GradesIncidence (%) of Adverse Events*: All Grades
*Adverse events occurring ≥5%. *Adverse events occurring ≥5%. ††Statistically significant.Statistically significant. Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.
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Body System and Body System and Adverse EventAdverse Event
SwitchSwitch to AROMASIN to AROMASIN®® (n(n == 2252)2252)
Continue on Tamoxifen Continue on Tamoxifen (n(n == 2280)2280)
NervousNervous
HeadacheHeadache Dizziness Dizziness
13.1% 13.1% 9.7% 9.7%
10.8%10.8% 8.4% 8.4%
PsychiatricPsychiatric
InsomniaInsomnia
DepressionDepression12.4%12.4%††
6.2%6.2%
8.9%8.9%
5.6%5.6%
SkinSkin
Sweating increasedSweating increased 11.8%11.8% 10.4%10.4%
EyesEyes
Visual disturbanceVisual disturbance 5.0%5.0% 3.8%3.8%
Incidence (%) of Adverse Events*: All GradesIncidence (%) of Adverse Events*: All Grades
*Adverse events occurring ≥5%. *Adverse events occurring ≥5%. ††Statistically significant.Statistically significant. Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.
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Exemestane and Tamoxifen: Exemestane and Tamoxifen: Comparison of Adverse Events*Comparison of Adverse Events*
*Events occurring at a rate of <5%. *Events occurring at a rate of <5%. Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.
• Exemestane was associated with a higher incidence of:Exemestane was associated with a higher incidence of:– Osteoporosis (4.6% vs 2.8%)Osteoporosis (4.6% vs 2.8%)– Osteochondrosis and trigger finger (0.3% vs 0%)Osteochondrosis and trigger finger (0.3% vs 0%)– Paresthesia (2.6% vs 0.9%)Paresthesia (2.6% vs 0.9%)– Carpal tunnel syndrome (2.4% vs 0.2%)Carpal tunnel syndrome (2.4% vs 0.2%)– Neuropathy (0.6% vs 0.1%)Neuropathy (0.6% vs 0.1%)– Diarrhea (4.2% vs 2.2%)Diarrhea (4.2% vs 2.2%)
• Tamoxifen was associated with a higher incidence of:Tamoxifen was associated with a higher incidence of:– Muscle cramps (3.1% vs 1.5%)Muscle cramps (3.1% vs 1.5%)– Thromboembolism (2.0% vs 0.9%)Thromboembolism (2.0% vs 0.9%)– Endometrial hyperplasia (1.7% vs 0.6%)Endometrial hyperplasia (1.7% vs 0.6%)– Uterine polyps (2.4% vs 0.4%)Uterine polyps (2.4% vs 0.4%)
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Other Event RatesOther Event Rates
Adverse EventAdverse Event
Switch to Switch to AROMASINAROMASIN®®
(n(n == 2352)2352)
Continue on Continue on TamoxifenTamoxifen(n(n == 2372)2372)
Discontinuation rateDiscontinuation rate 6.3%6.3% 5.1%5.1%
Incidence of cardiac ischemic Incidence of cardiac ischemic events* events*
1.6%1.6% 0.6%0.6%
Incidence of observed cardiac Incidence of observed cardiac failurefailure
Deaths due to any causeDeaths due to any cause
Deaths due to strokeDeaths due to stroke
Deaths due to cardiac failureDeaths due to cardiac failure
0.4%0.4%
1.3%1.3%
.3%.3%
.2%.2%
0.3%0.3%
1.4%1.4%
.1%.1%
.1%.1%
*Events include: myocardial infarction, angina, and myocardial ischemia. *Events include: myocardial infarction, angina, and myocardial ischemia. Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.*Events include: myocardial infarction, angina, and myocardial ischemia. *Events include: myocardial infarction, angina, and myocardial ischemia. Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.
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AROMASINAROMASIN®® (exemestane) Bone Profile Was (exemestane) Bone Profile Was Investigated in 2 Well-Controlled StudiesInvestigated in 2 Well-Controlled Studies
**For patients who had 24-month data. For patients who had 24-month data. Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.**For patients who had 24-month data. For patients who had 24-month data. Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.
BMD*BMD* ExemestaneExemestanen=29n=29
TamoxifenTamoxifenn=38n=38
ExemestaneExemestanen=59n=59
PlaceboPlacebon=65n=65
Lumbar Lumbar Spine (%)Spine (%)
−−3.143.14 −−0.180.18 −−3.513.51 −−2.352.35
Femoral Femoral Neck (%)Neck (%)
−−4.154.15 −−0.330.33 −−4.574.57 −−2.592.59
IES Bone SubprotocolIES Bone SubprotocolIES Bone SubprotocolIES Bone Subprotocol 027027027027
No patient with normal BMD at baseline No patient with normal BMD at baseline developed osteoporosis while on therapydeveloped osteoporosis while on therapy
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IES Trial 35-Month Follow-up ConclusionsIES Trial 35-Month Follow-up Conclusions
Switching to AROMASINSwitching to AROMASIN®® after 2 to 3 years of after 2 to 3 years of tamoxifen results in significantly improved DFS tamoxifen results in significantly improved DFS and was generally safe and well toleratedand was generally safe and well tolerated
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IES 52.4-Month UpdateIES 52.4-Month Update
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IES: 52.4-Month Update OverviewIES: 52.4-Month Update Overview
• Median follow-up at 52.4 monthsMedian follow-up at 52.4 months– DFS events: 354 on AROMASINDFS events: 354 on AROMASIN®®; 453 on tamoxifen ; 453 on tamoxifen – OS events: 222 on AROMASINOS events: 222 on AROMASIN®®; 262 on tamoxifen; 262 on tamoxifen
• Median duration of follow-up after completion of therapy: Median duration of follow-up after completion of therapy: 25 months25 months
• Analyses presented here are for the ITT and ER+/ER unknown Analyses presented here are for the ITT and ER+/ER unknown patientspatients
• 122 patients with previously ER unknown disease were 122 patients with previously ER unknown disease were subsequently found to be ER-negative; they were not eligible subsequently found to be ER-negative; they were not eligible per protocol and were excluded from ER+/ER unknown analysisper protocol and were excluded from ER+/ER unknown analysis
• ER+/ER unknown (as suggested by the IDMC of the study)– This subgroup, which specifically excludes ER-negative
patients, was proposed by the ICCG CDC and endorsed by the IES IDMC based on the well-established knowledge that ER-negative patients are unlikely to benefit from either treatment
IDMC=Independent Data Monitoring Committee; ICCG-CDC=International Collaborative IDMC=Independent Data Monitoring Committee; ICCG-CDC=International Collaborative Cancer Group Coordinating Data Center.Cancer Group Coordinating Data Center.Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.
IDMC=Independent Data Monitoring Committee; ICCG-CDC=International Collaborative IDMC=Independent Data Monitoring Committee; ICCG-CDC=International Collaborative Cancer Group Coordinating Data Center.Cancer Group Coordinating Data Center.Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.
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ASCO 2006 and This PresentationASCO 2006 and This Presentation
SC=steering committee.*Excluding patients subsequently confirmed with ER negativity.Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Coombes et al. Presented at: the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting; June 2-6, 2006; Atlanta, Ga.
DateDate June 2006June 2006 October 2006October 2006
Presented/publishedPresented/published ASCOASCO Pfizer Clinical Study Report Pfizer Clinical Study Report
Triggered byTriggered by IDMC & SC agreed – IDMC & SC agreed – analyze at 95% ≥ 3 yrs f/u analyze at 95% ≥ 3 yrs f/u
& ER+/unknown& ER+/unknown**
Same data cutoff used for Same data cutoff used for ASCO presentation ASCO presentation
( Feb 27, 2006)( Feb 27, 2006)
Median f/u in surviving Median f/u in surviving patientspatients
55.7 months55.7 months 52.4 months52.4 months
(No censoring, same weight (No censoring, same weight to patients dead or alive)to patients dead or alive)
DFS eventsDFS events 808808 807 807
(1 ipsilateral breast now (1 ipsilateral breast now angiosarcoma)angiosarcoma)
OS eventsOS events 483483 484484
(Date of death for 1(Date of death for 1more pt now available)more pt now available)
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Efficacy Results at 52.4 Months: Efficacy Results at 52.4 Months: ITT Population ITT Population
ITT PopulationITT Population HR*HR* 95% CI95% CI PP Value Value
DFSDFS 0.760.76 0.67-0.880.67-0.88 .00015.00015
CLBCCLBC 0.570.57 0.33-0.990.33-0.99 .00041.00041
Distant RFSDistant RFS 0.830.83 0.70-0.980.70-0.98 .03.03
Overall survivalOverall survival 0.850.85 0.71-1.020.71-1.02 .07.07
*When interpreting the HR information, it is important to note that on average patients *When interpreting the HR information, it is important to note that on average patients had stopped taking either tamoxifen or AROMASINhad stopped taking either tamoxifen or AROMASIN®® therapy for 25 months. therapy for 25 months.Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.
*When interpreting the HR information, it is important to note that on average patients *When interpreting the HR information, it is important to note that on average patients had stopped taking either tamoxifen or AROMASINhad stopped taking either tamoxifen or AROMASIN®® therapy for 25 months. therapy for 25 months.Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.
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Efficacy Results at 52.4 Months: Efficacy Results at 52.4 Months: ER+/ER Unknown PopulationER+/ER Unknown Population
ER+/ER Unknown ER+/ER Unknown PopulationPopulation HR*HR* 95% CI95% CI PP Value Value
DFSDFS 0.750.75 0.65-0.870.65-0.87 .00008.00008
CLBCCLBC 0.540.54 0.31-0.940.31-0.94 .027.027
Distant RFSDistant RFS 0.820.82 0.69-0.970.69-0.97 .02.02
Overall survivalOverall survival 0.830.83 0.69-.990.69-.99 .04.04
*When interpreting the HR information, it is important to note that on average patients *When interpreting the HR information, it is important to note that on average patients had stopped taking either tamoxifen or AROMASINhad stopped taking either tamoxifen or AROMASIN®® therapy for 25 months. therapy for 25 months.Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.
*When interpreting the HR information, it is important to note that on average patients *When interpreting the HR information, it is important to note that on average patients had stopped taking either tamoxifen or AROMASINhad stopped taking either tamoxifen or AROMASIN®® therapy for 25 months. therapy for 25 months.Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.
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Disease-Free Survival: 52.4 MonthsDisease-Free Survival: 52.4 MonthsP
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1.01.0
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AROMASINAROMASIN®®
ITT PopulationITT Population ITT PopulationITT Population
Tamoxifen Tamoxifen
HRHR == 0.76 (0.67-0.88) 0.76 (0.67-0.88) PP == .00015.00015
7070
Median follow-up: 52 monthsMedian follow-up: 52 monthsMedian duration of therapy: 30 monthsMedian duration of therapy: 30 months
EventsEvents PatientsPatients
AROMASIN (nAROMASIN (n == 2352)2352) 354354 15%15%
Tamoxifen (nTamoxifen (n == 2372)2372) 453453 19%19%
Months From RandomizationMonths From Randomization
Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.
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Disease-Free Survival: 52.4 MonthsDisease-Free Survival: 52.4 Months
00 2020 4040 60601010 3030 5050 80807070
HRHR == 0.75 (0.65-0.87)0.75 (0.65-0.87)PP == .00008.00008
1.01.0
0.80.8
0.60.6
0.40.4
0.20.2
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ER+/ER Unknown PopulationER+/ER Unknown Population ER+/ER Unknown PopulationER+/ER Unknown Population
Months From RandomizationMonths From Randomization
AROMASINAROMASIN®®
Tamoxifen Tamoxifen
Pat
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Median follow-up: 52 monthsMedian follow-up: 52 monthsMedian duration of therapy: 30 monthsMedian duration of therapy: 30 months
EventsEvents PatientsPatients
AROMASIN (nAROMASIN (n == 2295)2295) 338338 15%15%
Tamoxifen (nTamoxifen (n == 2306)2306) 437437 19%19%
Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.
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Overall Survival: 52.4 MonthsOverall Survival: 52.4 Months
00 2020 4040 60601010 3030 5050 80807070
HRHR == 0.85 (0.71-1.02)0.85 (0.71-1.02)PP == .07.07
1.01.0
0.80.8
0.60.6
0.40.4
0.20.2
00
Months From RandomizationMonths From Randomization
AROMASINAROMASIN®®
Tamoxifen Tamoxifen
Median follow-up: 52 monthsMedian follow-up: 52 monthsMedian duration of therapy: 30 monthsMedian duration of therapy: 30 months
EventsEvents PatientsPatients
AROMASIN (nAROMASIN (n == 2352)2352) 222222 9%9%
Tamoxifen (nTamoxifen (n == 2372)2372) 262262 11%11%
ITT PopulationITT Population ITT PopulationITT Population
Pat
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Pat
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Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.
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Overall Survival: 52.4 MonthsOverall Survival: 52.4 Months
Months From RandomizationMonths From Randomization
1.01.0
0.80.8
0.60.6
0.40.4
0.20.2
0.00.000 2020 4040 60601010 3030 5050 8080
TamoxifenTamoxifen
AROMASINAROMASIN®®
HRHR == 0.83 (0.69-0.99)0.83 (0.69-0.99)PP == .043.043
ER+/ER Unknown PopulationER+/ER Unknown Population ER+/ER Unknown PopulationER+/ER Unknown Population
7070
Pat
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Pat
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Median follow-up: 52 monthsMedian follow-up: 52 monthsMedian duration of therapy: 30 monthsMedian duration of therapy: 30 months
EventsEvents PatientsPatients
AROMASIN (nAROMASIN (n == 2295)2295) 209209 9%9%
Tamoxifen (nTamoxifen (n == 2306)2306) 252252 11%11%
Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Please see full prescribing information.Please see full prescribing information.
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Adverse Events: 52.4 MonthsAdverse Events: 52.4 Months
MedDRA Preferred TermMedDRA Preferred TermAROMASINAROMASIN®®
(n=2249)(n=2249)TamoxifenTamoxifen(n=2279)(n=2279)
Subjects with any illness or AESubjects with any illness or AE 84.7%84.7% 82.8%82.8%
Hot flushesHot flushes 21.21.88%% 20.1%20.1%
FatigueFatigue 16.3%16.3% 15.1%15.1%
Arthralgia*Arthralgia* 17.6%17.6% 10.8%10.8%
HeadacheHeadache 13.6%13.6% 11.2%11.2%
Sweating increasedSweating increased 12.0%12.0% 10.10.66%%
Insomnia*Insomnia* 12.9%12.9% 9.0%9.0%
DizzinessDizziness 10.0%10.0% 8.8%8.8%
HypertensionHypertension 9.9%9.9% 8.4%8.4%
NauseaNausea 8.9%8.9% 9.1%9.1%
Back painBack pain 9.3%9.3% 7.7%7.7%
DepressionDepression 6.2%6.2% 5.6%5.6%
Weight increasedWeight increased 5.7%5.7% 6.1%6.1%
Pain in limbPain in limb 6.4%6.4% 4.7%4.7%
**PP values achieving significance. values achieving significance. Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY.
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Adverse Events: 52.4 Months (cont’d)Adverse Events: 52.4 Months (cont’d)
MedDRA Preferred TermMedDRA Preferred TermAROMASINAROMASIN®®
(n=2249)(n=2249)TamoxifenTamoxifen(n=2279)(n=2279)
Subjects with any illness or AESubjects with any illness or AE 84.7%84.7% 82.8%82.8%
Vaginal hemorrhageVaginal hemorrhage 4.0%4.0% 5.3%5.3%
Osteoporosis*Osteoporosis* 5.2%5.2% 2.9%2.9%
Diarrhea*Diarrhea* 4.2%4.2% 2.2.22%%
Muscle cramp*Muscle cramp* 1.4%1.4% 3.2%3.2%
Paraesthesia*Paraesthesia* 2.8%2.8% 1.0%1.0%
Carpal tunnel syndrome*Carpal tunnel syndrome* 2.8%2.8% 0.2%0.2%
Thromboembolism*Thromboembolism* 0.7%0.7% 1.8%1.8%
Uterine polyp*Uterine polyp* 0.4%0.4% 1.8%1.8%
Uterine polypectomy*Uterine polypectomy* 0.2%0.2% 0.8%0.8%
Endometrial hyperplasia*Endometrial hyperplasia* <0.1%<0.1% 0.9%0.9%
Gastric ulcer*Gastric ulcer* 0.7%0.7% <0.1%<0.1%
Fracture rate*Fracture rate* 7.0%7.0% 4.9%4.9%
**PP values achieving significance. values achieving significance. Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY.
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Cardiovascular Events: 52.4 MonthsCardiovascular Events: 52.4 MonthsAROMASINAROMASIN®® (n=2249)(n=2249) Tamoxifen (n=2279)Tamoxifen (n=2279)
Ischemic cardiovascular diseaseIschemic cardiovascular disease 4.5%4.5% 4.2%4.2%
AnginaAngina 4.1%4.1% 4.0%4.0%
Myocardial infarctionMyocardial infarction 0.4%0.4% 0.1%0.1%
Other ischemic CVDOther ischemic CVD 00.3%.3% 0.1%0.1%
Ischemic cerebrovascular dis.Ischemic cerebrovascular dis. 0.8%0.8% 1.0%1.0%
StrokeStroke 0.3%0.3% 0.5%0.5%
Transient ischemic attackTransient ischemic attack 0.5%0.5% 0.3%0.3%
Other isch. cerebrovasc. dis.Other isch. cerebrovasc. dis. 0.1%0.1% 0.2%0.2%
Other cardiovascular eventOther cardiovascular event 15.2%15.2% 113.6%3.6%
Heart failureHeart failure 1.0%1.0% 0.8%0.8%
HypertensionHypertension 10.0%10.0% 8.5%8.5%
Peripheral vascular diseasePeripheral vascular disease 0.6%0.6% 0.4%0.4%
Other cardiovascular eventOther cardiovascular event 4.9%4.9% 5.3%5.3%
Venous thromboembolic event*Venous thromboembolic event* 0.9%0.9% 2.2%2.2%
Deep vein thrombosis*Deep vein thrombosis* 0.8%0.8% 2.2%2.2%
Pulmonary embolismPulmonary embolism <<0.1%0.1% <<0.1%0.1%**PP values achieving significance. values achieving significance. Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Please Please see full prescribing information.see full prescribing information.**PP values achieving significance. values achieving significance. Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Data on file. Pfizer Inc, New York, NY. Please Please see full prescribing information.see full prescribing information.
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Conclusions: 52.4-Month UpdateConclusions: 52.4-Month Update
• At 25 months after the completion of therapy, At 25 months after the completion of therapy, switching to AROMASINswitching to AROMASIN®® (exemestane) (exemestane) showed significant improvement in DFS in early showed significant improvement in DFS in early breast cancer patients treated with 2 to 3 years breast cancer patients treated with 2 to 3 years of tamoxifenof tamoxifen
• Switching to AROMASIN reduced the risk of Switching to AROMASIN reduced the risk of dying by 15% for the ITT population (dying by 15% for the ITT population (PP=.07) =.07) and by 17% in ER+/ER unknown early breast and by 17% in ER+/ER unknown early breast cancer (cancer (PP=.04)=.04)
• AROMASIN was generally safe and well AROMASIN was generally safe and well tolerated after 52.4 months. tolerated after 52.4 months.
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AROMASINAROMASIN® ® (exemestane) (exemestane) Adjuvant IndicationAdjuvant Indication
AROMASIN is indicated for adjuvant treatment of postmenopausal women with estrogen-receptor positive early breast cancer who have received 2 to 3 years of tamoxifen and are switched to AROMASIN for completion of a total of 5 consecutive years of adjuvant hormonal therapy.
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Important Safety ConsiderationsImportant Safety Considerations
• AROMASINAROMASIN®® (exemestane) should not be used in women who are (exemestane) should not be used in women who are– PremenopausalPremenopausal– Nursing or pregnantNursing or pregnant– Known to be hypersensitive to the drugKnown to be hypersensitive to the drug– Taking estrogen-containing agentsTaking estrogen-containing agents
• For patients receiving exemestane with a potent CYP 3A4 inducer, For patients receiving exemestane with a potent CYP 3A4 inducer, such as rifampicin or phenytoin, the recommended dose of such as rifampicin or phenytoin, the recommended dose of exemestane is 50 mg qd after a mealexemestane is 50 mg qd after a meal
• In patients with early breast cancer, elevations in bilirubin, alkaline In patients with early breast cancer, elevations in bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, and creatinine were more common in those receiving phosphatase, and creatinine were more common in those receiving AROMASINAROMASIN
• Reductions in BMD over time are seen with use of AROMASINReductions in BMD over time are seen with use of AROMASIN
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