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What is Keytruda?

Keytruda is a type of immunotherapy drug already used to treat various cancers, including melanoma. It works by helping your immune system find and destroy cancer cells. In this story, the experimental mRNA drug intismeran was given in combination with Keytruda, suggesting that using both together might be more effective than either alone.

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