Immunotherapy / PD-1 inhibitorPhase 3 trialInvestigational
Pembrolizumab + Nivolumab
How it works
Blocks PD-1, a protein on immune cells that normally helps regulate immune responses, allowing the immune system to attack cancer cells more effectively.
Cancer types
Melanoma— All patients
Efficacy
Studies show that around 50% of patients achieved an objective response, with a median overall survival of approximately 10 months.
Side effects
Mild
Most people tolerate this treatment well. Side effects are generally manageable and do not require stopping treatment.
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