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Explore immunotherapy as a cancer treatment option

KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) is an immunotherapy that works by helping your immune system fight your cancer.

What is Immunotherapy?

Cancer immunotherapy helps your immune system do what it is designed to do: help your own body fight cancer. Watch this video to learn more.

KEYTRUDA may be used to treat patients with the following types of cancers


Cervical cancer

Classical Hodgkin lymphoma

Colorectal cancer

Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

Endometrial carcinoma

Gastric cancer

Head & neck squamous cell carcinoma

Melanoma

MSI-H/dMMR cancer

Non-small cell lung cancer

Oesophageal carcinoma

Renal cell carcinoma

Triple-negative breast cancer

Urothelial carcinoma or bladder cancer

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Questions to ask your doctor

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Private cancer care providers

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Frequently asked questions

The information on this website should be discussed with your healthcare professional and does not replace their advice.

References:

Cancer Council Australia. 2021. Understanding Immunotherapy. A guide for people affected by cancer.
Available at: https://www.cancer.org.au/assets/pdf/understanding-immunotherapy-fact-sheet
Accessed on 02/06/2023

KEYTRUDA Consumer Medicine Information

NZ-KEY-00863. TAPS DA 2339KN TAPS NP20132. Last updated July 2024.