European Commission Approves Opdivo + Yervoy for the 1L Treatment of Adult Patients with Unresectable or Advanced HCC
“The European Commission’s approval for Opdivo plus Yervoy adds to the growing body of evidence demonstrating the value of dual immunotherapy and represents an important new treatment option that may extend survival for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma,” said Dana Walker, M.D., M.S.C.E., vice president, Opdivo global program lead, Bristol Myers Squibb. “This approval marks a critical milestone in our commitment to improving outcomes for patients with liver cancer. We look forward to bringing this new first-line treatment option to patients in the European Union.”
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