Ph 3 KEYNOTE-867 trial in NSCLC and KEYNOTE-630 Trial in cSCC to be discontinued based on DMC recommendations
“Our understanding of cancer and how it can be treated has rapidly evolved in recent years, but unmet needs remain across different types of cancer and stages of disease,” said Dr. Marjorie Green, senior vice president and head of oncology, global clinical development, Merck Research Laboratories. “That is why we continue our rigorous exploration of innovative treatment approaches in cancers with high unmet need, such as non-small cell lung cancer and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, with the goal to help even more patients. We are extremely grateful to all of the patients, caregivers and investigators for their participation in these studies.”
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