Authors' recommendations: Non-small cell lung cancer is the most common type of lung cancer. It is often diagnosed late and is difficult to treat once it has spread to other parts of the body. Nivolumab is a new drug for the treatment of a specific type of non-small cell lung cancer. It is given as a drip into a vein once every two weeks. Some studies have suggested nivolumab may be used as a first line treatment and helpful for people who have non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. Studies are currently ongoing to see how well nivolumab works and how safe it is to use. If nivolumab is licensed for use in the UK, it could be a new treatment option for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer, which may improve survival and cause fewer side effects than current treatments (usually chemotherapy).

Project Status: Completed

Year Published: 2016

URL for published report: http://www.hsric.nihr.ac.uk/topics/nivolumab-opdivo-for-stage-iv-or-recurrent-pd-l1-positive-non-small-cell-lung-cancer-first-line/

English language abstract: An English language summary is available

Publication Type: Not Assigned

Country: England, United Kingdom

Organisation Name: NIHR Horizon Scanning Centre

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