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TNBC will be added to Keytruda's indications

By Eo, Yun-Ho | translator Choi HeeYoung

22.06.18 06:00:11

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Last review by the MFDS

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TNBC indications of the immuno-cancer drug Keytruda are expected to be added. According to related industries, the MFDS is currently conducting a last-minute review for further approval of the combination of chemotherapy in the first round of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) by PD-1 inhibitor Keytruda. Permission is expected within the third quarter. Since the approval of the U.S. FDA last year, MSD has been rapidly proceeding with the approval process. Keytruda's effectiveness in TNBC has been demonstrated through KEYNOTE-355 studies.

In this study, Keytruda recorded 53% ORR (CR 17%, PR 36%) with PFS improvement in the entire patient population with a rapid recurrence of more than 6 months, suggest

Eo, Yun-Ho(unkindfish@dailypharm.com)
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