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Change in largest dimensions of neck mass on CT scans over treatment period. a Prior to pembrolizumab. 8.8 x 5.9 cm. b Best response to pembrolizumab. 6 x 4 cm. c Progression on pembrolizumab. 7.1 x 7.2 cm. d Post radiation 5.9 x 3.4 cm
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She had SD for 6 cycles (Fig. 1), and then suffered from local progression with a significant increase in the size of her neck mass, with painful ulceration and bleeding.
Appearance of neck mass post pembrolizumab and radiation therapy. a Local control was achieved after 6 cycles of single agent pembrolizumab therapy. b The bleeding mass resolved after radiation therapy
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Fig2
Bleeding had resolved (Fig. 2) and her pain had greatly improved.