{"id":25956,"date":"2024-10-18T10:29:30","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T14:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?p=25956"},"modified":"2024-11-07T12:01:34","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T17:01:34","slug":"complete-remission-with-immunotherapy-for-pleural-mesothelioma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/blog\/complete-remission-with-immunotherapy-for-pleural-mesothelioma\/","title":{"rendered":"Mesothelioma Immunotherapy Prolongs Patient\u2019s Life in New Case Study"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/\">Immunotherapy<\/a> is a newer mesothelioma treatment that has shown promise in helping patients live longer.<\/p>\n<p>In a recent case study from the University of Split in Croatia, a type of immunotherapy for pleural mesothelioma called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/keytruda\/\">Keytruda\u00ae (pembrolizumab)<\/a> helped a patient become a long-term survivor.<\/p>\n<p>He is <strong>still alive over 7 years after his diagnosis<\/strong>\u00a0and in complete remission. The average pleural mesothelioma life expectancy is 12-21 months, so the fact that this patient went into complete remission shows that Keytruda has the potential to help others live longer too.<\/p>\n<p>Download our <strong>Free Immunotherapy Guide<\/strong> to learn more about the benefits of Keytruda and other immunotherapy drugs for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"23756\" class=\"one-off-23756 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"23756\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-23756{margin:60px auto}.one-off-23756 a{box-shadow:0 4px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.25);display:block;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#B1E5EA 0,#0FAEBF 100%);padding:20px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:350px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-23756 a::before{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 0 50% 50%;content:'';position:absolute;top:0;height:87%;width:140%;left:-70px;z-index:0}.one-off-23756 .vque-content,.one-off-23756 .image-wrap{z-index:1;position:relative}.one-off-23756 .image-wrap{max-width:163px;display:block;margin:15px auto -21px}.one-off-23756 .heading{font-size:24px;line-height:28px;text-align:center;display:block;max-width:340px;margin:5px auto 25px}.one-off-23756 ul{max-width:160px;list-style:none;margin:-10px auto 22px;text-align:left;font-size:16px;line-height:27px}.one-off-23756 ul li{margin:0;position:relative;padding-left:28px}.one-off-23756 ul li::before{font-family:\"mesohope\"!important;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;content:\"\\e904\";background:#0FAEBF;width:14px;height:14px;display:block;position:absolute;left:0;top:7px;border-radius:50%;color:#fff;font-size:7px;text-align:center;line-height:14px}.one-off-23756 p{text-align:center}.one-off-23756 .button{padding:12px 16px}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.one-off-23756 a{max-width:620px;padding:25px 50px 29px;border-radius:0 0 4px 4px}.one-off-23756 a::before{border-radius:0 0 100% 0;height:83%;width:70%;right:-70px;left:unset}.one-off-23756 a::after{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0;content:'';position:absolute;top:0;height:82%;width:50%;left:0;z-index:0}.one-off-23756 .heading{text-align:left;margin:5px 0 25px}.one-off-23756 ul{margin:-10px 0 22px}.one-off-23756 .image-wrap{max-width:unset;position:absolute;right:0;bottom:0;margin:0 0 -2px}.one-off-23756 p{text-align:left}}<\/style><a href=\"\/immunotherapy-guide\/\" title=\"Get Your Free Immunotherapy Guide\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Your Free Immunotherapy Guide Ad\"><div>\r\n    <div class=\"vque-content\">\r\n        <strong class=\"heading\">Get Your Free Immunotherapy Guide<\/strong>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>When it\u2019s used<\/li>\r\n            <li>Types of drugs<\/li>\r\n            <li>Side effects<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Guide\">Get Your Free Guide<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/download-immunotherapy-guide.png\" alt=\"Free Immunotherapy Guide\" class=\"lazyload\" ><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>How Keytruda Helped a 67-Year-Old Man Beat Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n<p>The patient in this case study is a 67-year-old man who underwent lung-removal surgery and chemotherapy after being diagnosed with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/mesothelioma\/pleural\/\">pleural mesothelioma<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, even with these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/\">mesothelioma treatments<\/a>, his cancer was still spreading. At this point, his doctors recommended Keytruda, a mesothelioma immunotherapy medicine that stimulates the immune system to attack cancer cells.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jenna-tozzi-small.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>&#8220;Immunotherapy has shown promise in supporting mesothelioma patients by boosting the immune system to recognize and fight cancer cells. It\u2019s like giving your body <strong>an extra set of tools to combat the disease<\/strong> more effectively.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Jenna Tozzi, RN, Chief Patient Care Advisor for Mesothelioma Hope<\/cite><\/footer><\/blockquote><style type=\"text\/css\">.blockquote-w-image{position:relative;margin:40px auto}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{background:none;border-left:none;padding:25px;margin-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote p{margin-bottom:0}.blockquote-w-image img{width:100px;border:none;border-radius:100%;box-shadow:none;position:relative;margin:0 auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative{margin:60px auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding:25px 25px 25px 80px;padding-bottom:25px;background-color:#E4F4F6}.blockquote-w-image.alternative img{position:absolute;left:20px;top:25px;z-index:1;width:50px;border:1px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(34,34,34,0.2);border-radius:100%}.blockquote-w-image.with-border{background:none;border-left:4px solid #0FAEBF}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote{background:none;border-radius:0;padding:10px 25px}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote:before{display:none}@media screen and (min-width: 769px){.blockquote-w-image img{position:absolute;left:0;top:0}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{padding:0 25px 0 125px;min-height:90px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding-left:105px}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote footer cite{font-size:16px}.entry-content .blockquote-w-image.alternative img{width:60px;left:25px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<p>The patient received 12 cycles of Keytruda and achieved complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/remission-recurrence\/\">mesothelioma remission<\/a>. He is still cancer-free today, more than 7 years after being diagnosed with mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>In September 2024, <a href=\"\/blog\/fda-approval-of-keytruda-mesothelioma-treatment\/\">Keytruda was approved<\/a> by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat pleural mesothelioma following encouraging results in clinical trials.<\/p>\n<p>Two other immunotherapy drugs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/opdivo-yervoy\/\">Opdivo\u00ae (nivolumab) and Yervoy\u00ae (ipilimumab)<\/a>, had been previously approved in 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Use our <strong>Free Doctor Match<\/strong> to connect with mesothelioma specialists who can help you access Keytruda and other immunotherapies.<\/p>\n<h2>What Are the Implications for Mesothelioma Patients?<\/h2>\n<p>This study helps reinforce the potential benefits of immunotherapy for cancers like mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>Many clinical trials have shown that immunotherapy can improve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/\">mesothelioma prognosis<\/a>, especially if other treatments aren\u2019t effective. Also, while long-term remission is rare with mesothelioma, this case study shows that it still may be possible.<\/p>\n<p>The study also highlights the need for researchers to find biomarkers in mesothelioma patients.<\/p>\n<div class=\"did-you-know icon-bell\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.did-you-know{background:#F3F2F0;border-radius:10px;margin:40px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 80px;position:relative}.did-you-know:before{position:absolute;left:20px;top:20px;width:45px;height:45px;background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50px;color:#fff;text-align:center;line-height:45px;font-size:27px}.did-you-know .heading{font-size:24px;color:#100134;padding:10px 0;display:block;margin:0 0 5px}.did-you-know h2,.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know h3,.did-you-know .h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.14}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.did-you-know{padding:25px 25px 25px 90px}.did-you-know:before{left:25px;top:25px}.did-you-know .heading{padding:8px 0}.did-you-know h2,.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know h3,.did-you-know .h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.14}}<\/style><strong class=\"heading\">Did You Know?<\/strong><p>Biomarkers are molecules that help doctors determine if a patient has cancer. By identifying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/mesothelioma\/diagnosis\/biomarkers-blood-tests\/\">mesothelioma biomarkers<\/a>, doctors can predict which patients will benefit most from immunotherapy, as the patient in this study did.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Research like this paves the way for doctors to make mesothelioma treatment more effective and help patients live longer with this aggressive cancer.<\/p>\n<h2>How Does Immunotherapy Work to Treat Pleural Mesothelioma?<\/h2>\n<p>Mesothelioma cells can sometimes hide from the body\u2019s immune response. Immunotherapy helps stimulate the body\u2019s immune system to locate and eradicate cancer cells.<\/p>\n<p>According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), Keytruda works by turning off a protein called PD-1 on T cells made by the immune system. By inhibiting the PD-1 protein, the T cells can find mesothelioma cells and kill them.<\/p>\n<p>Doctors can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/pd1-and-pdl1-inhibitors\/\">PD-1 inhibitors<\/a> with chemotherapy to help slow the spread of mesothelioma. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/clinical-trials\/\">Clinical trials<\/a> continue to study how different mesothelioma immunotherapies could be used to improve survival times and quality of life.<\/p>\n<h2>Get Help Accessing Immunotherapy for Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma and want to receive immunotherapy, you\u2019ll need to find a doctor who specifically treats this cancer and can determine if immunotherapy could work for you.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma Hope is here to help you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/get-matched\/\">connect with these specialists<\/a> and access the best possible care.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We can also help you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understand treatment-related side effects<\/li>\n<li>Access support groups and other resources<\/li>\n<li>Pursue financial compensation to cover your medical expenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/amy-fair-nurse.png\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>\u201cAnswering patient questions, explaining treatment options, and sometimes just listening to a patient and their loved one is the <strong>number one reason why I\u2019m here<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Amy Fair, RN, Mesothelioma Hope Patient Advocate<\/cite><\/footer><\/blockquote><style type=\"text\/css\">.blockquote-w-image{position:relative;margin:40px auto}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{background:none;border-left:none;padding:25px;margin-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote p{margin-bottom:0}.blockquote-w-image img{width:100px;border:none;border-radius:100%;box-shadow:none;position:relative;margin:0 auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative{margin:60px auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding:25px 25px 25px 80px;padding-bottom:25px;background-color:#E4F4F6}.blockquote-w-image.alternative img{position:absolute;left:20px;top:25px;z-index:1;width:50px;border:1px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(34,34,34,0.2);border-radius:100%}.blockquote-w-image.with-border{background:none;border-left:4px solid #0FAEBF}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote{background:none;border-radius:0;padding:10px 25px}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote:before{display:none}@media screen and (min-width: 769px){.blockquote-w-image img{position:absolute;left:0;top:0}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{padding:0 25px 0 125px;min-height:90px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding-left:105px}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote footer cite{font-size:16px}.entry-content .blockquote-w-image.alternative img{width:60px;left:25px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<p>We can help at every stage of your mesothelioma journey. <strong>Don\u2019t wait:<\/strong> Call us at <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Immunotherapy is a newer mesothelioma treatment that has shown promise in helping patients live longer. 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