FDA grants Merck sBLA priority review for Keytruda + chemoradiotherapy in cervical cancer

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FDA has accepted for priority review a new supplemental Biologics License Application seeking approval for Keytruda (pembrolizumab) in combination with external beam radiotherapy plus concurrent chemotherapy, followed by brachytherapy (also known as concurrent chemoradiotherapy) as treatment with definitive intent for newly diagnosed patients with high-risk, locally advanced cervical cancer. 

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