Implementing Keytruda/Pembrolizumab Testing in Clinical Practice

Oncologist. 2018 Jun;23(6):647-649. doi: 10.1634/theoncologist.2017-0591. Epub 2018 Mar 9.

Abstract

This Commentary addresses the FDA approval of pembrolizumab and the changes necessary in clinical practice to identify patients who would benefit from such treatment.

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized / pharmacology
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized / therapeutic use*
  • Drug Approval / methods*
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
  • pembrolizumab