Prostate Cancer Treatment–induced Bone Loss

How many of your patients on hormone ablation therapy for nonmetastatic prostate cancer are at high risk for fracture?

When your patients are losing bone mass due to treatment for prostate cancer, help protect their bone health with Prolia^®.¹

Prostate Cancer Treatment–induced Bone Loss Indication

Prolia^® is indicated as a treatment to increase bone mass in men at high risk for fracture receiving androgen deprivation therapy for nonmetastatic prostate cancer. In these patients Prolia^® also reduced the incidence of vertebral fractures.¹

Testosterone molecule for illustration purposes only.

In the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines^®), denosumab (Prolia^®) is included as a treatment option to increase bone density in certain men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer.²

National Comprehensive Cancer Network^® (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.

Among Men with Nonmetastatic Prostate Cancer

Androgen deprivation therapy can result in bone loss and is associated with fracture risk.^3,4

How does androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) put men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer at high risk for fracture?

Bone Mineral Density (BMD): Comparison of ADT-induced BMD loss vs normal BMD loss in men and women^3,4

Reference data are obtained from population-based or review articles that measured bone loss at different sites (eg, lumbar spine or total hip).^3,8

Patients with prostate cancer receiving ADT lost up to 4% BMD at the posteroanterior spine in the first year of therapy alone.⁴

Calcium and vitamin D supplementation alone may not be sufficient to prevent bone loss and fractures in patients receiving ADT.⁸

Fracture: Percent of patients with a fracture, 12 to 60 months after diagnosis of prostate cancer

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Data from a bone-related toxic effect subanalysis (n=26,685) of a study analyzing men listed in the linked database of the National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results program and Medicare as having received a diagnosis of prostate cancer over a 12- to 60-month period. ADT included gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist therapy or orchiectomy.⁹

Data have shown that nearly 1 in 5 men receiving multiple doses of ADT experienced a fracture within 4 years after the first year of diagnosis.⁹

Patients with prostate cancer receiving ADT experienced a 54% increase in relative incidence of fractures compared with patients not receiving ADT.⁹

Calcium and vitamin D supplementation alone may not be sufficient to prevent bone loss and fractures in patients receiving ADT.⁸

See how a phase 3 study evaluated the effects of Prolia^® among men receiving ADT therapy for nonmetastatic prostate cancer^1,5

Randomized, multinational, double-blind, phase 3 study assessing the effects of Prolia^® vs placebo on BMD and new
vertebral fractures

Men were stratified according to duration of androgen-deprivation therapy ( 6 months or > 6 months) and age ( 70 years or < 70 years). Men less than 70 years of age had either a BMD T-score at the lumbar spine, total hip, or femoral neck between –1.0 and –4.0, or a history of an osteoporotic fracture.

†Patients were instructed to take 1000 mg of calcium and 400 IU of vitamin D supplementation daily.⁵

SC = subcutaneous.

Primary endpoint:^1,5

Percent change in: Lumbar spine BMD from baseline to 24 months

Secondary endpoints:^1,5

Incidence of:

Newly diagnosed vertebral fracture through 36 months

Percent change in:

Lumbar spine BMD from baseline to 36 months
Total hip BMD from baseline to 36 months
Femoral neck BMD from baseline to 36 months

Prolia^® increased BMD at key measured sites among men receiving ADT therapy for nonmetastatic prostate cancer^1,5

24 Months: A significant increase in BMD at the lumbar spine compared with placebo (p < 0.0001; Primary Endpoint)^1,5

Mean percent change in BMD at 24 months^1,5

36 Months: Prolia^® demonstrated a continued increase in BMD through 36 months^1,5

Lumbar Spine
Total Hip
Femoral Neck

Mean percent change in BMD at 36 months^1,2

Mean percent change in BMD at 36 months^1,5

Prolia^® sustained reduction of new vertebral fractures up to 36 months⁶

Prolia^® significantly decreased the incidence of new vertebral fractures up to 36 months^1,6

62% relative risk reduction in the incidence of new vertebral fractures at 36 months* (p = 0.0125, adjusted for multiplicity.¹)

Relative risk reduction of new vertebral fracture at 12, 24, and 36 months^1,5

ARR = absolute risk reduction.

*Odds ratio relative to placebo adjusted for the stratification variables of age group and ADT duration at study entry.¹⁰

Prolia^® safety and tolerability were evaluated in a pivotal trial among men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer receiving ADT over a 3-year period¹

Prolia^® has been studied in a clinical trial of 1468 men with prostate cancer on ADT.⁵ The overall incidence of adverse events was similar between Prolia^® and placebo (both approximately 87%).⁵

Adverse events (10% frequency in each treatment group)¹

	Placebo (n = 725)	Prolia^® (n = 731)
Arthralgia	11.0%	12.6%
Back pain	10.2%	11.1%
Constipation	10.3%	10.0%

Pain in extremity and musculoskeletal pain have also been reported in clinical trials¹
The percentage of patients who withdrew from the study due to adverse events was 7.0% and 6.1% for the Prolia^® and placebo groups, respectively¹
The overall rates of serious adverse events between Prolia^® and placebo were 34.6% and 30.6%, respectively¹

Important Safety Information

Prolia^® is contraindicated in patients with hypocalcemia, in women who are pregnant and in patients with a history of systemic hypersensitivity to any component of the product. Patients receiving Prolia^® should not receive XGEVA^®. Clinically significant hypersensitivity, hypocalcemia, osteonecrosis of the jaw, atypical femoral fracture, multiple vertebral fractures following the discontinuation of Prolia^® treatment, serious infections, dermatologic adverse reactions, musculoskeletal pain, and suppression of bone turnover have been reported in patients receiving Prolia^®. Prolia^® may cause fetal harm. It is not known whether Prolia^® is excreted in human milk.

Please see additional Important Safety Information below, as well as Prescribing Information.

If you have a clinical inquiry or would like to report an adverse event related to Prolia^®, please visit www.amgen.com.

What dosing schedule should you follow for patients on Prolia^®?

Prolia^® is the only FDA-approved therapy for cancer treatment–induced bone loss (CTIBL) due to hormone ablation therapy (CTIBL-HALT).¹
Be confident your Prolia^® patients are receiving 6 months of therapy with each injection¹

Single-use prefilled 1 mL syringe¹

The image above is for illustration purposes only and represents a snapshot in time. Actual dosing and duration of a particular patient's therapy should be based upon the product's approved labeling and the independent clinical decision of the provider.

Important Safety Information

Following discontinuation of Prolia^® treatment, fracture risk increases, including the risk of multiple vertebral fractures. Evaluate an individual's benefit/risk before initiating treatment with Prolia^®. If Prolia^® treatment is discontinued, consider transitioning to an alternative antiresorptive therapy.

Prolia^® is administered as 1 shot every 6 months¹

60 mg subcutaneous injection in the upper arm, upper thigh, or abdomen by a healthcare professional
- – Pre-existing hypocalcemia must be corrected prior to initiating therapy with Prolia^®
- – Adequately supplement all patients with calcium and vitamin D
- – Multiple vertebral fractures have been reported following Prolia^® discontinuation
As a subcutaneous injection, Prolia^® does not undergo first-pass metabolism^11,12
May lessen patient pill burden

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

SEVERE HYPOCALCEMIA IN PATIENTS WITH ADVANCED KIDNEY DISEASE:

Patients with advanced chronic kidney disease are at greater risk of severe hypocalcemia following Prolia administration. Severe hypocalcemia resulting in hospitalization, life-threatening events and fatal cases have been reported. The presence of chronic kidney disease-mineral bone disorder (CKD-MBD) markedly increases the risk of hypocalcemia. Prior to initiating Prolia in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease, evaluate for the presence of CKD-MBD. Treatment with Prolia in these patients should be supervised by a healthcare provider with expertise in the diagnosis and management of CKD-MBD.

Contraindications: Prolia^® is contraindicated in patients with hypocalcemia. Pre-existing hypocalcemia must be corrected prior to initiating Prolia^®. Prolia^® is contraindicated in women who are pregnant and may cause fetal harm. In women of reproductive potential, pregnancy testing should be performed prior to initiating treatment with Prolia^®. Prolia^® is contraindicated in patients with a history of systemic hypersensitivity to any component of the product. Reactions have included anaphylaxis, facial swelling and urticaria.

Severe Hypocalcemia and Mineral Metabolism Changes: Prolia can cause severe hypocalcemia and fatal cases have been reported. Pre-existing hypocalcemia must be corrected prior to initiating therapy with Prolia. Adequately supplement all patients with calcium and vitamin D.

In patients without advanced chronic kidney disease who are predisposed to hypocalcemia and disturbances of mineral metabolism (e.g. treatment with other calcium lowering drugs), assess serum calcium and mineral levels (phosphorus and magnesium) 10 to 14 days after Prolia injection.

Same Active Ingredient: Prolia^® contains the same active ingredient (denosumab) found in XGEVA^®. Patients receiving Prolia^® should not receive XGEVA^®.

Hypersensitivity: Clinically significant hypersensitivity including anaphylaxis has been reported with Prolia^®. Symptoms have included hypotension, dyspnea, throat tightness, facial and upper airway edema, pruritus and urticaria. If an anaphylactic or other clinically significant allergic reaction occurs, initiate appropriate therapy and discontinue further use of Prolia^®.

Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ): ONJ, which can occur spontaneously, is generally associated with tooth extraction and/or local infection with delayed healing, and has been reported in patients receiving Prolia^®. An oral exam should be performed by the prescriber prior to initiation of Prolia^®. A dental examination with appropriate preventive dentistry is recommended prior to treatment in patients with risk factors for ONJ such as invasive dental procedures, diagnosis of cancer, concomitant therapies (e.g. chemotherapy, corticosteroids, angiogenesis inhibitors), poor oral hygiene, and co-morbid disorders. Good oral hygiene practices should be maintained during treatment with Prolia^®. The risk of ONJ may increase with duration of exposure to Prolia^®.

For patients requiring invasive dental procedures, clinical judgment should guide the management plan of each patient. Patients who are suspected of having or who develop ONJ should receive care by a dentist or an oral surgeon. Extensive dental surgery to treat ONJ may exacerbate the condition. Discontinuation of Prolia^® should be considered based on individual benefit-risk assessment.

Atypical Femoral Fractures: Atypical low-energy, or low trauma fractures of the shaft have been reported in patients receiving Prolia^®. Causality has not been established as these fractures also occur in osteoporotic patients who have not been treated with antiresorptive agents.

During Prolia^® treatment, patients should be advised to report new or unusual thigh, hip, or groin pain. Any patient who presents with thigh or groin pain should be evaluated to rule out an incomplete femur fracture. Interruption of Prolia^® therapy should be considered, pending a risk/benefit assessment, on an individual basis.

Multiple Vertebral Fractures (MVF) Following Discontinuation of Prolia^® Treatment: Following discontinuation of Prolia^® treatment, fracture risk increases, including the risk of multiple vertebral fractures. New vertebral fractures occurred as early as 7 months (on average 19 months) after the last dose of Prolia^®. Prior vertebral fracture was a predictor of multiple vertebral fractures after Prolia^® discontinuation. Evaluate an individual’s benefit/risk before initiating treatment with Prolia^®. If Prolia^® treatment is discontinued, patients should be transitioned to an alternative antiresorptive therapy.

Serious Infections: In a clinical trial (N = 7808), serious infections leading to hospitalization were reported more frequently in the Prolia^® group than in the placebo group. Serious skin infections, as well as infections of the abdomen, urinary tract and ear, were more frequent in patients treated with Prolia^®.

Endocarditis was also reported more frequently in Prolia^®-treated patients. The incidence of opportunistic infections and the overall incidence of infections were similar between the treatment groups. Advise patients to seek prompt medical attention if they develop signs or symptoms of severe infection, including cellulitis.

Patients on concomitant immunosuppressant agents or with impaired immune systems may be at increased risk for serious infections. In patients who develop serious infections while on Prolia^®, prescribers should assess the need for continued Prolia^® therapy.

Dermatologic Adverse Reactions: Epidermal and dermal adverse events such as dermatitis, eczema and rashes occurred at a significantly higher rate with Prolia^® compared to placebo. Most of these events were not specific to the injection site. Consider discontinuing Prolia^® if severe symptoms develop.

Musculoskeletal Pain: Severe and occasionally incapacitating bone, joint, and/or muscle pain has been reported in patients taking Prolia^®. Consider discontinuing use if severe symptoms develop.

Suppression of Bone Turnover: Prolia^® resulted in significant suppression of bone remodeling as evidenced by markers of bone turnover and bone histomorphometry. The significance of these findings and the effect of long-term treatment are unknown. Monitor patients for consequences, including ONJ, atypical fractures, and delayed fracture healing.

Adverse Reactions: The most common adverse reactions (>5% and more common than placebo) are back pain, pain in extremity, musculoskeletal pain, hypercholesterolemia, and cystitis. Pancreatitis has been reported with Prolia^®.

The overall incidence of new malignancies was 4.3% in the placebo group and 4.8% in the Prolia^® group. A causal relationship to drug exposure has not been established. Denosumab is a human monoclonal antibody. As with all therapeutic proteins, there is potential for immunogenicity.

Indication: Prolia is indicated for the treatment of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis at high risk for fracture, defined as a history of osteoporotic fracture, or multiple risk factors for fracture; or patients who have failed or are intolerant to other available osteoporosis therapy. In postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, Prolia reduces the incidence of vertebral, nonvertebral, and hip fractures.

Please see Prolia^® full Prescribing Information, including Medication Guide.

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How many of your patients on hormone ablation therapy for nonmetastatic prostate cancer are at high risk for fracture?

Prostate Cancer Treatment–induced Bone Loss Indication

Among Men with Nonmetastatic Prostate Cancer

How does androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) put men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer at high risk for fracture?

How does androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) put men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer at high risk for fracture?

Fracture: Percent of patients with a fracture, 12 to 60 months after diagnosis of prostate cancer

See how a phase 3 study evaluated the effects of Prolia^® among men receiving ADT therapy for nonmetastatic prostate cancer^1,5