SWOG: Major pathologic response to neoadjuvant Keytruda in advanced melanoma trial exceeds 50%

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Merck announced positive topline results from the pivotal phase III MK-3475A-D77 trial.

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Remote telemedicine tool found highly accurate in diagnosing melanoma

Collecting images of suspicious-looking skin growths and sending them off-site for specialists to analyze is as accurate in identifying skin cancers as having a dermatologist examine them in person, a new study shows.

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Clinical Roundup

UVA Health tests focused ultrasound to increase immune response in melanoma

A research team at UVA Health is testing the ability of focused ultrasound to increase the immune response to immunotherapy in melanoma. UVA’s work with focused ultrasound already has led to life-changing new treatments for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor and pushed the technology to the forefront of medical research.

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Keytruda improves outcomes in soft tissue sarcoma

Addition of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) to standard of care for patients with advanced soft tissue sarcoma of the limb significantly improved disease-free survival, according to the results of the SU2C-SARC032 clinical trial led by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh, UPMC, Duke University, and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

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Phase I clinical trial of Keytruda + Lymphir for recurrent solid tumors yields positive preliminary results

Promising preliminary results from an ongoing investigator-initiated phase I clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of a combined regimen of Keytrua (pembrolizumab) and Lymphir (denileukin diftitox-cxdl or E7777) in patients with recurrent solid tumors were announced.

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Vol.50 No.43

Clinical Roundup

Long-term risks from prostate cancer treatment detailed in new report

A new report says those considering PSA screening need such quantitative information on risks and benefits of treatment if they are to make truly informed decisions. Yet leading guidelines do not provide specific estimates of risk. The risks of adverse effects and complications from treatment for prostate cancer are substantial and continue for years after...

November 08, 2024

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SWOG: Major pathologic response to neoadjuvant Keytruda in advanced melanoma trial exceeds 50%

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