FDA accepts sBLA for 1L HCC based on Ph 3 CheckMate -9DW trial demonstrating improved survival with Opdivo + Yervoy vs SoC; PDUFA: Apr 2025
“HCC is the most common form of liver cancer and is often diagnosed when surgery is no longer an option. With the number of individuals diagnosed with HCC in the United States increasing over the last decade, new treatment options are urgently needed,” said Dana Walker, M.D., M.S.C.E., vice president, global program lead, gastrointestinal and genitourinary cancers, Bristol Myers Squibb. “ Opdivo plus Yervoy showed superior survival benefit compared to other available treatment options, and we look forward to working with the FDA to advance our application to potentially bring a new first-line treatment option to patients.”
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