Therapeutic Response Statement (Sensitivity)

This therapeutic response statement supports the relationship that PD-L1 (CPS) >= 1 status confers therapeutic sensitivity to Carboplatin, Paclitaxel, Pembrolizumab in patients with Cervical Adenocarcinoma.

The Republic of Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) has approved pembrolizumab in combination with paclitaxel (175 mg/m^2) and carboplatin (AUC-5) for reimbursement as a treatment option for the treatment of adult patients with persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer whose tumors express PD-L1 with a combined positive score (CPS) >= 1.

This statement is based on a regulatory approval from the Health Service Executive:

Treatment of persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer in adults whose tumours express PD-L1 with a CPS >= 1.

Citation

Pembrolizumab, PACLitaxel 175mg/m2 and CARBOplatin AUC 5 Therapy, 2023, version number 1, NCCP National SACT Regimen, NCCP, viewed 21/07/2024, https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/cancer/profinfo/chemoprotocols/gynaecology/817-pembrolizumab-paclitaxel-carboplatin-auc-5-therapy.pdf