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Ibrutinib seems to also affect T-cells

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First time I have heard of this. Potentially very important for those with solid tumors.

pnas.org/content/early/2015...

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They have been looking at PD-1 inhibitors in Hodgkins for some time, and trails are opening to combine Imbruvica (ibrutinib) with MEDI4736 for various solid tumours...

pmlive.com/pharma_news/az_a...

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