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I have breast cancer. Will taking Pembrolizumab help?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 40-year-old woman recently diagnosed with breast cancer, and it has been hard, especially considering I have a 5-year-old child. I have been feeling quite depressed about the situation. I was wondering if Keytruda, a medication I have heard of, could assist with my particular situ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. Keytruda (Pembrolizumab) is an immunotherapy drug and is usually not used in all types of breast cancer. It can be used in a subtype of breast cancer called triple-negative breast cancer with PD L1 (programm... Read Full »