What is Pembrolizumab?
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Pembrolizumab is a type of specialized, or targeted therapy, that may be used for the treatment of certain types of cancer. It targets the programmed cell death-1 receptor, an action that allows the body's immune system to more easily attack and destroy cancer cells.
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How do members experience Pembrolizumab?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adenocarcinoma (non-small cell lung cancer) | 83 | 12 | |
| Non-small cell lung cancer | 53 | 3 | |
| Squamous cell carcinoma (non-small cell lung cancer) | 15 | 0 | |
| Adenosquamous carcinoma (non-small cell lung cancer) | 9 | 0 | |
| Unclassified carcinoma (non-small cell lung cancer) | 6 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 3 | |
| Diarrhea | 2 | |
| Intestinal cramps | 2 | |
| Nausea | 2 | |
| Achiness | 1 | |
| Burning sensation | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 7 | |
| Mild | 9 | |
| None | 0 |
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