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flag FDA approves Opdivo plus chemo for advanced Hodgkin lymphoma, improving survival and reducing progression risk.

flag The FDA has approved Opdivo (nivolumab) plus chemotherapy (AVD) as first-line treatment for adults and teens aged 12 and older with advanced classical Hodgkin lymphoma. flag The decision, based on a trial of 994 patients, showed the combination significantly improved progression-free survival and overall survival compared to standard therapy, with a 58% lower risk of disease progression or death. flag Serious side effects occurred in 39% of patients, including immune-related reactions in 9%. flag The approval marks a shift toward using immunotherapy earlier in treatment.

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