Opinion|Videos|April 4, 2025
Considerations for Combinations Beyond Progression in Upper GI Cancer
Experts discuss how microsatellite-stable (MSS) status in this case affects the expected benefit of pembrolizumab and whether its continued use beyond progression in combination with other agents would be considered.
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- How does the MSS status in this case affect the expected benefit of pembrolizumab, and would you consider its continued use beyond progression in combination with other agents?
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