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Can Keytruda Be Taken For Non-small Cell Lung Cancer?

Posted on Mon, 11 Jan 2016

Question: I was wondering if Keytruda would work on cancer in the peritonal cavity?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Keytruda for non small cell lung cancer and melanoma

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Pembrolizumab is a monoclonal antibody that tends to block interaction of PD-1 with its its ligands and is considered more effective than chemotherapy with lesser side effects. Though its very expensive. It is currently indicated in non small cell lung cancer and melanoma that have been treated with chemotherapy and fit the criteria of receptor positivity. For peritoneal metastases related to these two, it is useful and does work.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

The cancer was originally located in the uterus 5 1/2 years ago. There are now small masses lean kidney and colon. I understand the lung cancer and melanoma working. I am wondering if it could help with this other cancer.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
EXPLAINED

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

There isn't concrete evidence available to suggest that it would work in endometrial cancer with metastasis.

Please consult your oncologist for further assistance with regards to reaching a final decision.

wishing you all the best

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar