Opdivo combination regimens received FDA approval for previously untreated, Stage III or IV cHL and EC approval in R/R cHL after one prior line of therapy
“These approvals represent a defining moment for people living with classical Hodgkin Lymphoma,” said Monica Shaw, MD, Senior Vice President of Oncology Commercialization. “In the U.S., we are particularly proud that Opdivo in combination with AVD now stands as an immunotherapy combination available for adults and pediatric patients, ages 12 and older, with previously untreated advanced disease.1 Concurrently, in the EU, Opdivo in combination with brentuximab vedotin has also achieved a milestone as the first immunotherapy combination for certain relapsed or refractory patients.2 These milestones reflect our continued commitment to advancing science that meaningfully improves the lives of patients and families worldwide.”
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