Immunotherapy before surgery keeps bowel cancer patients cancer-free
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5 questionsWhat are the long-term side effects of pembrolizumab in this pre-surgery context?
How does the cost of this immunotherapy treatment compare to standard chemotherapy?
When might this treatment become widely available for patients outside clinical trials?
Are there any specific patient groups (e.g., based on age or other health conditions) for whom this treatment is less effective or unsafe?
What is the exact mechanism by which pembrolizumab prevents cancer recurrence in these patients?
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