15 results

• Yervoy, Keytruda Linked To Muscoskeletal Immune-Related Adverse Event Problems: Study

  March 26, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  The side effects of Yervoy, Keytruda and other similar cancer drugs may increase the risk of musculoskeletal problems, according to the findings of a new study.

• Keytruda Fails To Increase Survivability In Stomach Cancer Clinical Trial

  December 26, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A clinical trial testing Keytruda as a second-line treatment for gastrointestinal cancer failed after the drug showed lower survival rates than an existing drug.

• Opdivo Multiple Myeloma Clinical Trials Halted Following Keytruda Deaths

  September 8, 2017

  Russell Maas

  After halting clinical trials involving the cancer drug Keytruda for treatment of multiple myeloma, the FDA has expanded the suspension to trials involving Opdivo, a similar medication.

• Keytruda Side Effects in Multiple Myeloma Combo Treatment Poses Serious Risks: FDA

  September 6, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Two clinical trials have been halted and the FDA is warning that Keytruda side effects may increase the risk of death when used with other drugs to treat multiple myeloma.

• Some Drug Companies, Hospitals Oversell Cancer Treatment Benefits: CNN Report

  April 27, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  An investigative report finds that cancer drugs and treatments are often oversold, exaggerating their effectiveness.