By: IPP Bureau
Last updated : August 30, 2022 6:47 am
Longer-term survival results underscoring role of KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) in multiple cancer types, including advanced nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer (KEYNOTE-189)
Merck announced that research spanning 16 different cancer types will be presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2022 in Paris, France from Sept. 9-13. The breadth of data showcases the continued impact of Merck’s portfolio of oncology medicines and the potential of Merck's innovative oncology pipeline.
“We are proud to present longer-term survival data in patients with lung, ovarian, melanoma and head and neck cancers, as well as findings that reinforce the impact of our medicines in earlier stages of certain cancers and in new combinations,” said Dr. Eliav Barr, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Clinical Development, Chief Medical officer, Merck Research Laboratories.
“Notably, we look forward to sharing five-year survival results from the pivotal KEYNOTE-189 study that has established the foundational role of KEYTRUDA in the first-line treatment setting for patients with metastatic nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer, and results from EV-103/KEYNOTE-869, a study of KEYTRUDA in combination with the antibody-drug conjugate, enfortumab vedotin, in patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer.”