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Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have revolutionized cancer treatment but are associated with immune-related adverse events (irAEs). Pembrolizumab, an anti-PD-1 antibody, is widely used in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), yet immune thrombocytopenia remains a rare but potentially fatal complication. We report a case of a 55-year-old male with metastatic NSCLC who developed pembrolizumab-associated immune thrombocytopenia. The patient initially responded well to combination therapy with pembrolizumab, carboplatin, and pemetrexed, achieving a metabolic complete response. However, after several cycles, he experienced recurrent grade 3 thrombocytopenia. Immune thrombocytopenia was suspected and managed with corticosteroids, leading to platelet recovery. Upon pembrolizumab rechallenge, thrombocytopenia recurred, necessitating permanent discontinuation of pembrolizumab while continuing pemetrexed maintenance. This case underscores the need for early recognition and prompt management of ICI-induced thrombocytopenia to ensure patient safety while optimizing oncologic outcomes.
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The Journal of Chemotherapy is an international multidisciplinary journal committed to the rapid publication of high quality, peer-reviewed, original research on all aspects of antimicrobial and antitumor chemotherapy.
The Journal publishes original experimental and clinical research articles, state-of-the-art reviews, brief communications and letters on all aspects of chemotherapy, providing coverage of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and control of infection, as well as the use of anticancer and immunomodulating drugs.
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· Pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics;
· Precision medicine in infectious disease therapy and in cancer therapy;
· Pharmacoeconomics of antimicrobial and anticancer therapies and the implications to patients, health services, and the pharmaceutical industry.
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