FDA Grants Priority Review to KEYTRUDA + SOC as Perioperative Treatment for Resectable Locally Advanced SCCHN; PDUFA: Jun 23, 2025
“The standard of care for patients with resectable locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma has remained the same for over two decades, representing a significant unmet need for new treatment options,” said Dr. Marjorie Green, senior vice president and head of oncology, global clinical development, Merck Research Laboratories. “Based on the compelling results of the KEYNOTE-689 trial, we hope to reduce the risk of recurrence and disease progression in earlier stages of disease. We look forward to working with the FDA to potentially bring KEYTRUDA to these patients as soon as possible.”
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