Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) may be an effective treatment option for stage 4B endometrial cancer. According to the search results, pembrolizumab works by helping the immune system attack cancer cells. It may be used alone or combined with other treatments if previous therapies have not worked or if radiation or surgery are not Show Full Answer

Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) may be an effective treatment option for stage 4B endometrial cancer. According to the search results, pembrolizumab works by helping the immune system attack cancer cells. It may be used alone or combined with other treatments if previous therapies have not worked or if radiation or surgery are not options. The effectiveness likely depends on the specific details of each individual's cancer, such as whether the cancer cells have certain genetic features like deficient mismatch repair (dMMR). Testing cancer cells for these features can help determine if pembrolizumab may work.

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