Sustained disease control with pembrolizumab-lenvatinib in a patient with heavily pre-treated recurrent endometrial carcinoma: a case report

Abstract

Advanced endometrial carcinoma (EC) is typically associated with poor prognosis. However, recent advances have revolutionized therapeutic strategies. In patients with microsatellite stable (MSS) advanced EC, pembrolizumab plus lenvatinib have significantly improved overall survival, progression-free survival and response rate compared to standard chemotherapy. We describe the case of a 63-year-old woman with advanced endometrioid adenocarcinoma exhibiting mismatch repair proficiency (pMMR) and MSS who started treatment with pembrolizumab and lenvatinib after failing multiple lines of therapy. The patient had a favourable response, with mild side effects, and continues to receive treatment. Our experience supports pembrolizumab plus lenvatinib as a promising therapeutic option for patients with advanced recurrent EC with pMMR/MSS.

This article is part of the New treatment options for advanced endometrial carcinoma Special Issue: https://www.drugsincontext.com/special_issues/new-treatment-options-for-advanced-endometrial-carcinoma