Deirdre has been diagnosed with a fast-growing tumor in her colon. Her oncologist prescribed Keytruda, a PD-1 inhibitor. Explain a) how treatment may influence her cancer progression and b) why treatment with Keytruda might influence autoimmune reactions in the patient.
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This interaction is known to suppress the immune system's ability to attack cancer cells. By inhibiting this interaction, Keytruda can enhance the immune response against cancer cells, potentially slowing down or stopping the growth of the tumor. Show more…
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