New cancer treatment could 'change the world' for newly diagnosed head and neck cancer patients by adding several years to their life
28-04-2025 01:34 via dailymail.co.uk

New cancer treatment could 'change the world' for newly diagnosed head and neck cancer patients by adding several years to their life

During a major phase III trial, pembrolizumab combined with standard treatment kept cancer at bay for an average of 60 months - five years - compared to the typical 30 months.
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