Keytruda is Not for Everyone–Immunotherapy Needs...
Melanoma
Keytruda is Not for Everyone–Immunotherapy Needs to be Tailored
“Keytruda is not for everyone,” says Dr. Anna Pavlick, Professor of Medicine and Dermatology at NYU Perlmutter Cancer Center. She often has patients request the immunotherapy drug in response to a commercial they’ve seen. However, it can be an effective immunotherapy, but in certain patients it may cause severe immune-related adverse effects. Some patients might need something stronger (or lighter) depending on a number of factors including where the melanoma is and how fast it’s spreading.
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“Keytruda is not for everyone,” says Dr. Anna Pavlick, Professor of Medicine and Dermatology at NYU Perlmutter Cancer Center. She often has patients request the immunotherapy drug in response to a commercial they’ve seen. However, it can be an effective immunotherapy, but in certain patients it may cause severe immune-related adverse effects. Some patients might need something stronger (or lighter) depending on a number of factors including where the melanoma is and how fast it’s spreading.
Learn more about SurvivorNet's rigorous medical review process.
Immunotherapy for melanoma does often work well–but the side effects do need to be considered.
Later Stage Treatment: Immunotherapy for Melanoma
Immunotherapy for melanoma does often work well–but the side effects do need to be considered.