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A pathological complete response after nivolumab plus ...

A case report highlights the use of dual immune checkpoint inhibitors (nivolumab and ipilimumab) in treating a large, locally advanced metastatic colon cancer with deficient mismatch repair, achieving a pathological complete response. This suggests potential benefits of immunotherapy before colorectal surgery, especially for dMMR/MSI-H tumors.


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A pathological complete response after nivolumab plus ...

A case report highlights the use of dual immune checkpoint inhibitors (nivolumab and ipilimumab) in treating a large, locally advanced metastatic colon cancer with deficient mismatch repair, achieving a pathological complete response. This suggests potential benefits of immunotherapy before colorectal surgery, especially for dMMR/MSI-H tumors.

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