EC approves Opdivo + Yervoy for the 1L Treatment of Adult Patients with MSI-H or dMMR Metastatic CRC
“Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Europe and patients are in need of new treatment options that delay disease progression. Approximately 5-7% of metastatic colorectal cancer patients have MSI-H/dMMR tumors and these patients are less likely to benefit from conventional chemotherapy and typically have poor prognosis outcomes,” said Dana Walker, M.D., M.S.C.E., vice president, Opdivo global program lead, Bristol Myers Squibb. “The EC’s decision to approve Opdivo plus Yervoy represents a significant milestone for this patient population in the European Union and underscores our commitment to advancing treatment options.”
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