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Adjuvant Therapy for Melanoma Prolongs RFS

DOI: 10.1158/2159-8290.CD-NB2018-047
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The PD-1 inhibitor pembrolizumab may be an effective adjuvant therapy for patients with stage III melanoma. In a clinical trial, patients who received the drug had a 12-month recurrence-free survival rate of 75.4%, compared with 61% for patients who received a placebo.

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Published OnlineFirst April 15, 2018
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