00:00-00:10
[The Verzenio abemaciclib 50 | 100 | 150 | 200 mg tablets logo is to the left of the captions.]
Caption: Verzenio is a prescription medicine used to treat a type of breast cancer in adults. It is a medicine:
- You can take if you have a type of breast cancer called HR+, HER2– (hormone receptor positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 negative) and the cancer has spread to other parts of the body (metastasized)
- That is given with an aromatase inhibitor as initial endocrine-based therapy. If the cancer has gotten worse after hormone therapy, then Verzenio is given with fulvestrant. If the cancer has gotten worse after both hormone therapy and chemotherapy, then Verzenio is given by itself
It is not known if Verzenio is safe and effective in children.
Caption: Individual results may vary. Statements made in this video are unique to Jeanelle's individual experience on Verzenio in combination with hormone therapy. Please read the Indication and Safety Summary following this video. Patient was compensated for her time.
00:11-00:19
[A series of photographs of Jeanelle appear on screen. She is pictured doing various activities shopping, kayaking with her husband, sitting in a chair at the hospital, and travelling. The Verzenio logo is in the upper left corner.]
AVO: Meet one real, relentless woman taking Verzenio in combination with hormone therapy for her HR+, HER2– metastatic breast cancer...
Caption: Meet one real, relentless woman taking Verzenio in combination with hormone therapy for her HR+, HER2– metastatic breast cancer.
00:20-00:24
[Cut to Jeanelle walking her dog in the neighborhood on a nice fall day. The Verzenio Continuous Care™ logo appears in the upper left corner.]
AVO: ...and learn more about the support she received from the Verzenio Continuous Care Program.
Caption: And learn more about the support she received from the Verzenio Continuous Care™ Program.
Caption: The Verzenio Continuous Care Team is not made up of medical professionals. Your doctor is your source for medical advice. Once prescribed Verzenio, you are eligible to enroll in the program.
00:25-00:34
[The Verzenio Continuous Care™ logo is center screen. The captions continue to build.]
AVO: Verzenio continuous care can help you get started on Verzenio, navigate the insurance process, answer any questions you might have, or just lend an ear if you need someone to talk to.
Caption: Getting started on Verzenio. Navigate the insurance process. Answer your questions. Lend an ear.
Caption: The Verzenio Continuous Care Team is not made up of medical professionals. Your doctor is your source for medical advice. Once prescribed Verzenio, you are eligible to enroll in the program.
00:35-00:38
[Cut to a close-up of Jeanelle's face. The Verzenio Continuous Care™ logo is in the upper left corner.]
Caption: The next verse: stories of strength and connection. Jeanelle.
00:39-01:08
[Cut to various photos of Jeanelle: holding her small dog, swimming with dolphins, rock climbing, at an event with her partner, and having fun on a trip (holding two conch shells up to her ears). Cut to more photos: one with her family, a baby photo with her mom, a recent one of Jeanelle and her mom, one of Jeanelle dancing, and one of her smiling in a hospital bed as she undergoes treatment.]
Jeanelle: Hi. My name is Jeanelle. I am 44 years old. I describe myself as determined, easygoing, and fun [laughs]. I couldn't live without my family. My mom is my best friend. My favorite hobby is dancing. It's kind of a distraction for me; it helps me forget about the uhm the cancer.
Caption: Jeanelle, Actual Patient, Living with HR+, HER2– MBC.
01:09-01:22
[Transition to more photos of Jeanelle: in the hospital wearing a facemask, sitting beside medical equipment, and wearing a t-shirt that says, "Cancer messed with the wrong chick." The Verzenio logo is in the bottom right corner.]
Jeanelle: I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in December of 2018. It was my oncologist that recommended Verzenio. I feel very, very confident about it.
01:23-01:31
[Continue to view photos of Jeanelle: on a road trip and at the zoo with her partner. The Verzenio logo is in the bottom right corner.]
Jeanelle: Verzenio slowing down the progression of my cancer; it is a huge deal because I want to be able to make memories with my family.
Caption: Verzenio + an aromatase inhibitor delayed disease progression for a median of 28.2 months vs 14.8 months with an aromatase inhibitor alone. Individual results may vary. Statements made in this video are unique to Jeanelle's individual experience on Verzenio in combination with an aromatase inhibitor. Clinical trials are still ongoing to see if there is an overall survival benefit.
01:32-01:56
[Cut to more photos of Jeanelle: on a gondola with her partner, with two dogs, on a trip and, with her mom. The Verzenio Continuous Care™ logo is in the bottom right corner.]
Jeanelle: When I first got onto the medication, a representative told me about the Verzenio Continuous Care Program. And Thomas [she giggles] Thomas has actually been calling me ever since just to check in on me. That has been so, so helpful. It is important to surround yourself with the right people to give you support.
Caption: Thomas is Jeanelle's Companion in Care™ through the Verzenio Continuous Care Program.
01:57-02:09
[Cut to a close-up of the poet looking through photos of Jeanelle. The poet takes out a sheet of paper and a fountain pen. She sits down at her desk and starts writing. We cut to her finishing the poem and putting the cap back on the pen. The Verzenio logo is in the bottom right corner.]
AVO: A poet surprised Jeanelle by capturing her relentless spirit in a poem.
Caption: A poet surprised Jeanelle by capturing her relentless spirit in a poem.
Caption: Poet and poem are not offerings of the Verzenio Continuous Care Program.
02:10-03:00
[Cut to Jeanelle's home on a sunny day. The doorbell rings, Jeanelle answers the door, and she receives a small gift box.]
Jeanelle: Thank you so much. Ooh, how fun.
[She sits down in her living room and opens the gift box addressed to her. Inside is a small recording device. She places it down and presses play to listen to the recording.]
Recording of Poet: Hi Jeanelle, this is Farrah. Thank you so much for that incredible interview. It was warm, it was inviting, and you just brought me in. You're just surrounded by love, and it truly inspired this poem. So, thank you for that.
Jeanelle, you dance to the rhythms of the unknown. With grace, compassion, mind, body, spirit and soul, you enrich the lives of others more than you'll ever know. That's why the colors of life follows you, wherever you go.
03:01-03:08
[Jeanelle keeps listening to the poem. The Verzenio logo is in the bottom right corner.]
Recording of Poet: The help we need is right within our grasp; it's finding the courage to speak and having the heart to ask.
Caption: The help we need is right within our grasp.
03:09-03:26
[Jeanelle is smiling as she continues to listen to the poem. The Verzenio Continuous Care™ logo is in the bottom right corner.]
Recording of Poet: You shouldn't have to juggle or navigate challenges alone. Verzenio Continuous Care is available online or over the phone. A rediscovered passion and commitment to make a difference bring friends and family together to enhance the life we're given.
Caption: You shouldn't have to juggle or navigate challenges alone. Verzenio Continuous Care is available online or over the phone.
03:27-03:41
[Jeanelle takes off her glasses and wipes a couple tears away. She puts her glasses back on.]
Jeanelle: It's beautiful, I'm starting to tear. I'm trying to hold my tears back though. That was really nice.
03:42-03:56
[Jeanelle is leaving her house to walk her dog on a beautiful fall day. The Verzenio Continuous Care™ logo is in the bottom right corner.]
Jeanelle: For Verzenio Continuous Care, for them to have the resources to offer support is... it's really wonderful.
03:57-04:06
[The Verzenio Continuous Care™ logo is center screen.]
AVO: Verzenio Continuous Care. Personalized care that's here for you. To learn more or enroll in the program visit verzenio.com/support.
Caption: Personalized care. Here for you. To learn more or to enroll, visit verzenio.com/support
Caption: The Verzenio Continuous Care Team is not made up of medical professionals. Your doctor is your source for medical advice. Once prescribed Verzenio, you are eligible to enroll in the program.
04:07-05:24
[The Verzenio logo is in the bottom right corner.]
AVO/Caption: INDICATION AND SAFETY SUMMARY
Verzenio® (ver-ZEN-ee-oh) is used to treat certain types of breast cancer known as HR+/HER2– (hormone receptor positive/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 negative) breast cancer.
It is a medicine you can take if:
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The cancer has spread to other parts of the body (metastasized). If you are female or male, then Verzenio is given with an aromatase inhibitor as initial endocrine-based therapy. If you are a female or male, and the cancer has gotten worse after hormonal therapy, then Verzenio is given with fulvestrant. If you are female or male and the cancer has gotten worse after both hormonal therapy and chemotherapy, then Verzenio is given by itself.
It is not known if Verzenio is safe and effective in children.
Warnings - Verzenio may cause serious side effects, including:
Diarrhea is common with Verzenio, may sometimes be severe and may cause dehydration or infection. The most common time to develop diarrhea is during the first month of Verzenio treatment. If you develop diarrhea during treatment with Verzenio, your healthcare provider may tell you to temporarily stop taking it, stop your treatment, or decrease your dose.
If you have any loose stools, start taking an antidiarrheal medicine (such as loperamide), drink more fluids, and tell your healthcare provider right away.
05:25-07:12
[The Verzenio logo is in the bottom right corner.]
Caption: INDICATION AND SAFETY SUMMARY
AVO/Caption: Low white blood cell counts (neutropenia) are common with Verzenio and may cause serious infections that can lead to death. Your healthcare provider should check your white blood cell counts before and during treatment. If you develop low white blood cell counts during treatment with Verzenio, your healthcare provider may tell you to temporarily stop taking it, decrease your dose, or wait before starting your next month of treatment. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have signs and symptoms of low white blood cell counts or infections, such as fever and chills.
Verzenio may cause severe or life-threatening inflammation (swelling) of the lungs during treatment that can lead to death. If you develop lung problems during treatment with Verzenio, your healthcare provider may tell you to temporarily stop taking it, decrease your dose, or stop your treatment. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any new or worsening symptoms, including:
- Trouble breathing or shortness of breath
- Cough with or without mucus
- Chest pain
Verzenio can cause serious liver problems. Your healthcare provider should do blood tests to check your liver before and during treatment. If you develop liver problems during treatment with Verzenio, your health care provider may reduce your dose or stop your treatment. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms of liver problems:
- Feeling very tired
- Pain on the upper right side of your stomach area (abdomen)
- Loss of appetite
- Bleeding or bruising more easily than normal
Verzenio may cause blood clots in your veins, or in the arteries of your lungs. Verzenio may cause serious blood clots that have led to death. If you develop blood clots during treatment with Verzenio, your healthcare provider may tell you to temporarily stop taking it. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following signs and symptoms of a blood clot:
- Pain or swelling in your arms or legs
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Fast breathing
- Fast heart rate
07:13-08:36
[The Verzenio logo is in the bottom right corner.]
Caption: INDICATION AND SAFETY SUMMARY
Verzenio can harm your unborn baby. Use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment and for 3 weeks after the last dose of Verzenio and do not breastfeed during treatment with Verzenio and for at least 3 weeks after your last dose. Verzenio may affect the ability of males to father a child.
Common side effects
The most common side effects of Verzenio include:
- Nausea
- Infections
- Low red blood cell counts (anemia)
- Decreased appetite
- Headache
- Hair thinning or hair loss (alopecia)
- Abdominal pain
- Tiredness
- Low white blood cell counts (leukopenia)
- Vomiting
- Low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia)
These are not all the possible side effects of Verzenio.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects. You can report side effects at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
AVO/Caption: Before using
Before you use Verzenio, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including:
- If you have fever, chills, or other signs of infection.
- If you have a history of blood clots in your veins.
- Have lung or breathing problems.
- Have liver or kidney problems.
- If you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
- About all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take a medicine that contains ketoconazole.
08:37-10:03
[The Verzenio logo is in the bottom right corner.]
AVO/Caption: INDICATION AND SAFETY SUMMARY
How to take
- Take Verzenio exactly as your healthcare provider tells you.
- Your healthcare provider may change your dose if needed. Do not stop taking Verzenio or change the dose without talking to your healthcare provider.
- Verzenio may be taken with or without food.
- Swallow Verzenio tablets whole. Do not chew, crush, or split the tablets before swallowing. Do not take Verzenio tablets if they are broken, cracked, or damaged.
- Take your doses of Verzenio at about the same time every day.
- If you vomit or miss a dose of Verzenio, take your next dose at your regular time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time to make up for the missed dose.
What to avoid during treatment
- Avoid taking ketoconazole during treatment with Verzenio. Tell your healthcare provider if you take a medicine that contains ketoconazole
- Avoid grapefruit and products that contain grapefruit during treatment with Verzenio. Grapefruit may increase the amount of Verzenio in your blood
Learn more
Verzenio is a prescription medicine. For more information, call 1-800-545-5979 or go to verzenio.com.
This summary provides basic information about Verzenio but does not include all information known about this medicine. Read the information that comes with your prescription each time your prescription is filled. This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider. Be sure to talk to your healthcare provider about Verzenio and how to take it. Your healthcare provider is the best person to help you decide if Verzenio is right for you.
Caption: AL CON BS_MBC 03MAR2023
AVO/Caption: Verzenio® is a registered trademark owned or licensed by Eli Lilly and Company, its subsidiaries or affiliates.
10:04-10:16
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