Menarini Group Presents New and Expanded Data at the 2024 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Reinforcing the Role of ORSERDU® (Elacestrant) for Patients with ER+, HER2- Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer (mBC)

On November 26, 2024 The Menarini Group ("Menarini"), a leading international pharmaceutical and diagnostics company, and Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. ("Stemline"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Menarini Group, focused on bringing transformational oncology treatments to cancer patients, reported that it will present new and expanded data on ORSERDU (elacestrant) at the upcoming 2024 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), December 10-13, 2024 (Press release, Menarini, NOV 26, 2024, View Source;advanced-or-metastatic-breast-cancer-mbc-302316326.html [SID1234648669]). Of note, the company will bring real-world progression-free survival (rwPFS) results of ORSERDU in adult patients with ER+/HER2-, advanced or metastatic breast cancer (mBC). Additionally, the company will present updated efficacy results of elacestrant plus abemaciclib, along with a pooled safety analysis from phase 1b/2 of both the ELECTRA and ELEVATE trials.

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ORSERDU Real-World Progression-Free Survival Data

ORSERDU is the first and only oral estrogen receptor antagonist (SERD) approved to target ESR1-mutated tumors, which occur in up to 50% of ER+, HER2- advanced or mBC tumors, as a result of prior exposure to endocrine therapy (ET) in the metastatic setting. Since its approval by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in January 2023, sufficient time has passed to be able to characterize the real-world use of ORSERDU in the current mBC treatment landscape.

Results to be reported at SABCS 2024 show the efficacy of ORSERDU in the real-world setting in patients with ER+/HER2- advanced or mBC. The overall population analysis demonstrated median rwPFS of 6.8 months. Median rwPFS for patients with 1-2 lines of prior ET in mBC was 8 months. The rwPFS observed is consistent across the subgroups in the analysis. Updated results and additional information from other patient subgroups will be presented at the congress.

The full abstract (SESS-1876) can be viewed here (page 1748).

"These exciting data show clinically meaningful real-world progression-free survival with ORSERDU monotherapy," said Virginia Kaklamani, MD, DSc, breast medical oncologist and professor of medicine, UT Health San Antonio, MD Anderson Cancer Center. "As a practicing physician, these results underscore the need to test patients’ tumors for the ESR1 mutation at each disease progression using liquid biopsy, so that we can appropriately tailor their treatment and optimize their care."

Elacestrant Plus Abemaciclib Combination Study

Both the ELEVATE and ELECTRA phase 1b/2 studies were designed with the objective to evaluate patient outcomes through combination treatment options, by overcoming a tumor’s resistance to ET.

Results to be reported at SABCS 2024 include updated efficacy results from the ELECTRA study which demonstrate favorable progression-free survival (PFS) data. In all efficacy-evaluable patients, median progression-free survival (mPFS) was 8.6 months. In patients with an ESR1 mutation, mPFS was 8.7 months. In patients without an ESR1 mutation, mPFS was 7.2 months.

Additionally, a pooled safety analysis of patients from ELECTRA and ELEVATE show a manageable and predictable safety profile in patients with ER+/HER2- mBC that is treated with elacestrant plus abemaciclib, and who previously received one or more lines of prior therapy. Safety was evaluated in all patients who received this combination and was consistent with the known safety profiles of both compounds. The most common all-grade adverse events (AEs) (≥20%) were diarrhea, nausea, neutropenia, vomiting, fatigue, anemia and decreased appetite. No Grade 4 AEs were observed.

The full abstract (SESS-1910) can be viewed here (page 3330).

"These updated results on the combination of elacestrant plus abemaciclib continue to show encouraging progression-free survival data, and a favorable safety profile, without any new toxicity signals when using these agents in combination," said Hope S. Rugo, MD, Professor of Medicine and Winterhof Family Endowed Professor in Breast Cancer, Director, Breast Oncology and Clinical Trials Education, University of California San Francisco. "Elacestrant continues to show potential to become an endocrine therapy backbone for combination regimens in metastatic breast cancer, and we are excited to explore this treatment combination further as these trials move forward."

"It is exciting to see these progression-free survival outcomes in a real-world setting, which shows ORSERDU brings a meaningful benefit for oncologists to offer their patients," said Elcin Barker Ergun, CEO of the Menarini Group. "We are committed to advancing our robust clinical research program on elacestrant and unlocking its full potential, both in monotherapy and combination treatment settings, with the goal of bringing ORSERDU to new patient populations which may benefit."

Menarini Stemline will also share results of other relevant data from the Phase 3 EMERALD trial, as well as several trials in progress.

Complete List of Menarini Stemline Abstracts:

Title: Elacestrant real-world progression-free survival (rwPFS) of adult patients with ER+/HER2-, advanced breast cancer: a retrospective analysis using insurance claims in the United States
Poster Number: P3-10-08
Date & Time: Thursday, December 12, 12-2 PM CST
Location: TBC
Presenting Author: Elyse Swallow

Title: Elacestrant plus abemaciclib (abema) combination in patients (pts) with estrogen receptor-positive (ER+), HER2-negative (HER2-) advanced or metastatic breast cancer (mBC)
Poster Number: PS7-07
Date & Time: Thursday, December 12, 7-8:30 AM CST
Location: TBC
Presenting Author: Hope Rugo

Title: Elacestrant combination in patients with estrogen receptor-positive (ER+), HER2-negative (HER2-) locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer (mBC): Update from ELEVATE, a phase 1b/2, open-label, umbrella study
Poster Number: PS7-06
Date & Time: Thursday, December 12, 7-8:30 AM CST
Location: TBC
Presenting Author: Hope Rugo

Title: Elacestrant vs SOC in ER+, HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer (mBC) with ESR1-mutated tumors: ESR1 allelic frequencies and clinical activity from the phase 3 EMERALD trial
Poster Number: P1-01-25
Date & Time: Wednesday, December 11, 12-2 PM CST
Location: TBC
Presenting Author: Aditya Bardia

Title: ELEGANT: Elacestrant versus standard endocrine therapy in women and men with node-positive, estrogen receptor-positive, HER2-negative, early breast cancer with high risk of recurrence in a global, multicenter, randomized, open-label phase 3 study
Poster Number: P2-08-21
Date & Time: Wednesday, December 11, 5:30-7:30 PM CST
Location: TBC
Presenting Author: Aditya Bardia

Title: ADELA: A randomized, phase 3, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of elacestrant plus everolimus versus elacestrant in ER+/HER2-advanced breast cancer (aBC) patients with ESR1-mutated tumors progressing on endocrine therapy (ET) plus CDK4/6i
Poster Number: P2-10-21
Date & Time: Wednesday, December 11, 5:30-7:30 PM CST
Location: TBC
Presenting Author: Antonio Llombart-Cussac

Title: ELCIN: Elacestrant in women and men with CDK4/6 inhibitor (CDK4/6i)-naïve estrogen receptor-positive (ER+), HER2-negative (HER2-) metastatic breast cancer (mBC): An open-label multicenter phase 2 study
Poster Number: P2-08-20
Date & Time: Wednesday, December 11, 5:30-7:30 PM CST
Location: TBC
Presenting Author: Virginia Kaklamani

About The Elacestrant Clinical Development Program

Elacestrant is also being investigated in several company-sponsored clinical trials in metastatic breast cancer, alone or in combination with other therapies. EMERALD (NCT03778931) is a randomized Phase 3 trial, open label, active-controlled study evaluating elacestrant as second- or third-line monotherapy in ER+, HER2- advanced/metastatic breast cancer patients. ELEVATE (NCT05563220) is a phase 1b/2 clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of elacestrant combined with alpelisib, everolimus, capivasertib, palbociclib, ribociclib or abemaciclib. ELECTRA (NCT05386108) is an open-label phase 1b/2, multicenter study evaluating elacestrant in combination with abemaciclib in patients with ER+, HER2- breast cancer. The phase 2 portion evaluates this treatment regimen in patients with brain metastases. ELCIN (NCT05596409) is a phase 2 trial evaluating the efficacy of elacestrant in patients with ER+, HER2- advanced/metastatic breast cancer who received one or two prior hormonal therapies and no prior CDK4/6 inhibitors in the metastatic setting. ADELA (NCT06382948) is a phase 3 randomized, double-blinded trial evaluating elacestrant in combination with everolimus in patients with ER+, HER2- mBC with ESR1-mut tumors. ELEGANT (NCT06492616) is a phase 3 study evaluating elacestrant versus standard endocrine therapy in women and men with node-positive, estrogen receptor-positive, HER2-negative, early breast cancer with high risk of recurrence. Elacestrant is also being evaluated in additional investigator-led trials, in trials conducted in collaboration with other companies, in metastatic breast cancer as well as in early disease.

About ORSERDU (elacestrant)

U.S. Indication: ORSERDU (elacestrant), 345 mg tablets, is indicated for the treatment of postmenopausal women or adult men with estrogen receptor (ER)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative, ESR1-mutated advanced or metastatic breast cancer with disease progression following at least one line of endocrine therapy.

Full prescribing information for the U.S. can be found at www.orserdu.com.

Important Safety Information

Warning and Precautions

Dyslipidemia: Hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia occurred in patients taking ORSERDU at an incidence of 30% and 27%, respectively. The incidence of Grade 3 and 4 hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia were 0.9% and 2.2%, respectively. Monitor lipid profile prior to starting and periodically while taking ORSERDU.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Based on findings in animals and its mechanism of action, ORSERDU can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with ORSERDU and for 1 week after the last dose. Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with ORSERDU and for 1 week after the final dose.

Adverse Reactions

Serious adverse reactions occurred in 12% of patients who received ORSERDU. Serious adverse reactions in >1% of patients who received ORSERDU were musculoskeletal pain (1.7%) and nausea (1.3%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 1.7% of patients who received ORSERDU, including cardiac arrest, septic shock, diverticulitis, and unknown cause (one patient each).
The most common adverse reactions (≥10%), including laboratory abnormalities, of ORSERDU were musculoskeletal pain (41%), nausea (35%), increased cholesterol (30%), increased AST (29%), increased triglycerides (27%), fatigue (26%), decreased hemoglobin (26%), vomiting (19%), increased ALT (17%), decreased sodium (16%), increased creatinine (16%), decreased appetite(15%), diarrhea(13%), headache (12%), constipation (12%), abdominal pain (11%), hot flush (11%), and dyspepsia (10%).

Drug interactions

Concomitant use with CYP3A4 Inducers and/or inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use of strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors with ORSERDU. Avoid concomitant use of strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers with ORSERDU.

Use in specific populations

Lactation: Advise lactating women to not breastfeed during treatment with ORSERDU and for 1 week after the last dose.

Hepatic Impairment: Avoid use of ORSERDU in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C). Reduce the dose of ORSERDU in patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B).

The safety and effectiveness of ORSERDU in pediatric patients have not been established.

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. at 1-877-332-7961 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Verastem Oncology to Present at the 7th Annual Evercore ISI HealthCONx Conference

On November 26, 2024 Verastem Oncology (Nasdaq: VSTM), a biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing new medicines for patients with cancer, reported that its management team will participate in a fireside chat at the 7th Annual Evercore ISI HealthCONx Conference on Tuesday, December 3rd at 11:15 am EST (Press release, Verastem, NOV 26, 2024, https://investor.verastem.com/news-releases/news-release-details/verastem-oncology-present-7th-annual-evercore-isi-healthconx [SID1234648668]).

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Novartis Kisqali® receives European Commission approval in a broad population of patients with HR+/HER2- early breast cancer at high risk of recurrence

On November 26, 2024 Novartis reported that the European Commission (EC) has approved Kisqali (ribociclib) in combination with an aromatase inhibitor (AI) for the adjuvant treatment of patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative early breast cancer (EBC) at high risk of recurrence (Press release, Novartis, NOV 26, 2024, View Source [SID1234648667]).

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The approval is based on results from the pivotal Phase III NATALEE trial, which included a broad patient population with HR+/HER2- stage II and III EBC, including those with node-negative disease2. The trial showed a significant and clinically meaningful 25.1% (HR=0.749; 95% CI: 0.628, 0.892; P=0.0006) reduction in risk of disease recurrence with adjuvant Kisqali plus endocrine therapy (ET) compared to ET alone2. The invasive disease-free survival (iDFS) benefit was consistently observed across all patient subgroups2.

"For many patients diagnosed with stage II or III HR+/HER2- early breast cancer, the risk of their cancer coming back despite treatment with endocrine therapy remains high, even after decades," said Michael Gnant, M.D., FACS, FEBS, Professor of Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria, and President of the Austrian Breast and Colorectal Study Group. "This approval represents a positive milestone for the early breast cancer community in Europe, including physicians who now have a new option to help reduce the risk of recurrence in a broader population of patients."

In addition, Michael Untch, M.D., Professor and Head of the Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics, and Director of the Interdisciplinary Breast Cancer Center at Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch, noted: "Adding a new treatment option to the HR+/HER2- early breast cancer armamentarium is encouraging news for both physicians and their patients – including patients with node-negative disease and additional risk factors. Ribociclib may now help many patients who are at risk of their cancer returning."

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Europe8, with approximately 70% of cases diagnosed in the early stages of the disease9. Despite current treatment options, people with stage II and III HR+/HER2- EBC remain at risk of experiencing a return of their cancer in the long term, often as incurable advanced disease4,5.

"Breast cancer recurrence can be a lifelong concern for those living with the disease. Patients deserve access to treatment options that help minimize the risk of their cancer coming back and put their mind at ease," said Iris Zemzoum, M.D., President, Europe, Novartis. "We are proud of this approval, which will help to address a key unmet need and improve health outcomes for a broader population of patients in Europe."

This news follows the recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Kisqali for EBC patients and recommendation as a Category 1 preferred breast cancer adjuvant treatment by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines*)10,11. Kisqali has also achieved the highest score (A) on the European Society for Medical Oncology-Magnitude of Clinical Benefit Scale (ESMO-MCBS) for EBC12.

Regulatory review of Kisqali in EBC is ongoing worldwide. Following recent data announcements at ESMO (Free ESMO Whitepaper) 20246, Novartis will continue to evaluate NATALEE patients for longer-term outcomes, including overall survival.

*NCCN makes no warranties of any kind whatsoever regarding their content, use or application and disclaims any responsibility for their application or use in any way.

About NATALEE
NATALEE is a global Phase III multi-center, randomized, open-label trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Kisqali (ribociclib) with ET as an investigational adjuvant treatment versus ET alone in patients with stage II and III HR+/HER2- EBC, being conducted in collaboration with TRIO2,13. The adjuvant ET in both treatment arms was a non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor (NSAI; anastrozole or letrozole) and goserelin if applicable2,13. The primary endpoint of NATALEE is invasive disease-free survival (iDFS) as defined by the Standardized Definitions for Efficacy End Points (STEEP) criteria2,13. A total of 5,101 adult patients with HR+/HER2- EBC across 20 countries were randomized in the trial2,13.

About Kisqali (ribociclib)
Kisqali (ribociclib) is a selective cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor, a class of drugs that help slow the progression of cancer by inhibiting two proteins called cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6 (CDK4/6). These proteins, when over-activated, can enable cancer cells to grow and divide too quickly. Targeting CDK4/6 with enhanced precision may play a role in ensuring that cancer cells do not continue to replicate uncontrollably.

Kisqali has been approved as a treatment for breast cancer by regulatory authorities in more than 100 countries worldwide, including the U.S. FDA and the European Commission8,14. In the U.S., Kisqali is indicated in combination with an AI as an adjuvant treatment of adults with HR+/HER2- stage II and III early breast cancer (EBC) at high risk of recurrence, as well as for the treatment of adults with HR+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer (MBC) as initial ET; Kisqali is also approved in the metastatic indication in combination with fulvestrant as initial ET or following disease progression on ET in post-menopausal women or in men14. In the EU, Kisqali is approved in combination with an AI for the adjuvant treatment of patients with HR+/HER2- EBC at high risk of recurrence. In pre- or perimenopausal women, or in men, the AI should be combined with a luteinising hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonist; Kisqali is approved for the treatment of women with HR+/HER2- advanced or MBC in combination with either an AI or fulvestrant as initial ET or following disease progression. In pre- or peri-menopausal women, the ET should be combined with a LHRH8.

In EBC, it is the only CDK4/6 inhibitor recommended for both all node-positive disease as well as for patients with no nodal involvement with high-risk disease characteristics, such as tumor size >5 cm, or for tumors sized 2-5 cm, either Grade 2 with high genomic risk/Ki-67 ≥20% or Grade 38,14. Kisqali, in combination with an AI, has the highest score (A) on the ESMO (Free ESMO Whitepaper)-Magnitude of Clinical Benefit Scale for the adjuvant treatment of adults with stage II and III HR+/HER2- EBC, at high risk of recurrence12.

In MBC, Kisqali has consistently demonstrated statistically significant overall survival benefit across three Phase III trials15-25. The NCCN Guidelines for breast cancer recommend ribociclib (Kisqali) as the only Category 1 preferred CDK4/6 inhibitor for first-line treatment of people living with HR+/HER2- when combined with an AI, making Kisqali the preferred first-line treatment of choice for U.S. prescribers in HR+/HER2- MBC26. In addition, Kisqali has the highest rating of any CDK4/6 inhibitor on the ESMO (Free ESMO Whitepaper)-Magnitude of Clinical Benefit Scale, achieving a score of five out of five for first-line pre-menopausal patients with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer27. Further, Kisqali in combination with either letrozole or fulvestrant has uniquely, among other CDK4/6 inhibitors, received a score of four out of five for post-menopausal patients with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer treated in the first line28.

Kisqali was developed by Novartis under a research collaboration with Astex Pharmaceuticals.

Please see full Prescribing Information for Kisqali, available at www.Kisqali.com

Xencor to Participate at Upcoming Investor Conferences

On November 26, 2024 Xencor, Inc. (NASDAQ:XNCR), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing engineered antibodies for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases, reported that company management will participate at multiple upcoming investor conferences (Press release, Xencor, NOV 26, 2024, View Source [SID1234648666]):

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Piper Sandler 36th Annual Healthcare Conference
Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Presentation Time: 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT
Location: New York City
7th Annual Evercore HealthCONx Conference
Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Presentation Time: 3:50 p.m. ET / 12:50 p.m. PT
Location: Coral Gables, Florida
Live webcasts of the presentations will be available under "Events & Presentations" in the Investors section of the Company’s website located at www.xencor.com. Replays of the events will be available on the Xencor website for at least 30 days following the presentations.

New Data from a Long-Term Follow-up Study to the OLYMPUS Trial Show Median Duration of Response of Four Years in Patients Who Achieved a Complete Response with JELMYTO®

On November 26, 2024 UroGen Pharma Ltd. (Nasdaq: URGN), a biotech company dedicated to developing and commercializing novel solutions that treat urothelial and specialty cancers, reported results from a long-term follow-up study with JELMYTO (mitomycin) for pyelocalyceal solution, which is FDA approved for the treatment of low-grade, upper tract urothelial cancer (LG-UTUC) in adult patients (Press release, UroGen Pharma, NOV 26, 2024, View Source [SID1234648665]). Among patients from the OLYMPUS trial who achieved a complete response after primary chemoablation with JELMYTO (n=41, 20 of whom entered the long-term follow-up study), the median duration of response was 47.8 months (median follow-up 28.1 months [95% CI 13.1, 57.5]). The study results are published online in the Journal of Urology.

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"The median DOR of 47.8 months in patients who achieved complete response with JELMYTO provides evidence of robust durability in maintaining control of low-grade UTUC over an extended period," said Phillip Pierorazio, M.D., Chief, Section of Urology, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Professor of Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, P.A., study author and member of the American Urological Association (AUA)/ Annual Society of Urological Oncology (SUO) UTUC Guideline Committee. "The AUA/SUO recommend that urologists use kidney-sparing techniques as the preferred management strategy for patients with low-grade UTUC when possible. JELMYTO, with this evidence for extended durability of complete response, offers the opportunity for durable recurrence-free intervals."

Of the 71 patients enrolled in OLYMPUS, 41 achieved a complete response after treatment with JELMYTO and had a median duration of response of 47.8 months (95% CI 13.0, not estimable), with median follow-up of 28.1 months (95% CI 13.1, 57.5).

"Previous research indicates that managing relapse and preserving organ function should be the primary treatment goal for LG-UTUC due to the low risk of disease progression," said Mark Schoenberg, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of UroGen. "We are encouraged by the study’s findings providing compelling evidence for favorable long-term durability of JELMYTO as a primary treatment for LG-UTUC, with increasing evidence showing extended response times in some patients."

The analysis has certain limitations, including its post-hoc nature and the inherent selection bias of the 20 patients enrolled in the long-term follow-up study.

To further explore the potential of JELMYTO in treating patients with UTUC, investigators are currently enrolling participants in the JELMYTO uTRACT Registry to gather longitudinal real-world usage data. As of July 10, 19 sites have been activated with 191 patients enrolled.

About JELMYTO

JELMYTO (mitomycin) for pyelocalyceal solution is a mitomycin-containing reverse thermal gel containing 4 mg mitomycin per mL gel indicated for the treatment of adult patients with low-grade-UTUC (LG-UTUC). It is approved for adult patients with LG-UTUC. JELMYTO is a viscous liquid when cooled and becomes a semi-solid gel at body temperature. The drug slowly dissolves over four to six hours after instillation and is removed from the urinary tract by normal urine flow and voiding. It is approved for administration in a retrograde manner via ureteral catheter or antegrade through nephrostomy tube. The delivery system allows the initial liquid to coat and conform to the upper urinary tract anatomy. The eventual semisolid gel allows for chemoablative therapy to remain in the collecting system for four to six hours without immediately being diluted or washed away by urine flow.

About Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer (UTUC)

Urothelial cancer is the ninth most common cancer globally and the eighth most lethal neoplasm in men in the U.S. Between five percent and ten percent of primary urothelial cancers originate in the ureter or renal pelvis and are collectively referred to as UTUC. In the U.S., there are approximately 6,000 – 7,000 new or recurrent LG-UTUC patients annually. Most cases are diagnosed in patients over 70 years old, and these older patients often face comorbidities. There are limited treatment options for UTUC, with the most common being endoscopic surgery or nephroureterectomy (removal of the entire kidney and ureter). Treatment with endoscopic surgery can lead to a high rate of recurrence and relapse.