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Immunotherapy drug Keytruda received FDA approval and showed benefit for treatment of colorectal cancer
https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/keytruda-effective-in-treating-colorectal-cancer
Full article: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-approvals-and-databases/fda-approves-pembrolizumab-first-line-treatment-msi-hdmmr-colorectal-cancer
In June 2020, the FDA approved Keytruda (pembrolizumab) as an initial therapy for advanced colorectal cancer. This approval was based on the results from the KEYNOTE-177 study. In this study, Keytruda was more successful than chemotherapy in delaying progression of certain types of colorectal cancers. (11/25/20)
Questions To Ask Your Health Care Provider
- What are the best drug options for treating my colorectal cancer?
- What are the side effects of my treatment drugs?
- Which biomarkers was my cancer tested for? What were the results?
- Is my cancer due to microsatellite instability or mismatch repair deficiency?
- Can you provide a copy of my biomarker test results?
- Do I meet criteria for genetic counseling and testing for an inherited mutation?
- Can you refer me to a genetic counselor?
- Should I consider a clinical trial?
Open Clinical Trials
The following studies are enrolling people with advanced colorectal cancer.
Several other clinical trials for patients with colorectal cancer can be found here.
About FORCE
FORCE is a national nonprofit organization, established in 1999. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by adult hereditary cancers.