100% response rate in phase 2 trial indicates dostarlimab effectively treats mismatch repair deficient rectal cancer.

100% response rate in a phase 2 trial suggests dostarlimab (Jemperli) effectively treats locally advanced mismatch repair deficient rectal cancer. The drug, which is a PD-1-blocking antibody, offers a promising alternative to surgery and chemotherapy. All 42 patients in the trial showed clinical complete responses, with no tumours detected on scans.

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