New Data Evaluating KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) in Combination with Chemotherapy for First-Line Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Demonstrate Response Rates Ranging from 48 to 71 Percent

Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. Based on Initial Results Presented at 2016 ASCO Annual Meeting, Merck Has Initiated Two Phase 3 Studies KENILWORTH, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced findings from an initial proof-of-concept study of KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab), the company’s anti-PD-1 therapy, combined with standard treatments, one with bevacizumab and others without, in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) including chemotherapy in previously untreated patients with NSCLC; the study showed overall response rates (ORR) ranging from 48 to 71 percent, depending on the therapy used. Language: English Contact: MerckMedia Contacts:Pamela Eisele, (267) 305-3558orCourtney Ronaldo, (908) 236-1108orInvestor Contacts:Teri Loxam, (908) 740-1986orJustin Holko, (908) 740-1879 Ticker Slug: Ticker: MRK Exchange: NYSE read more
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