Progress in Early-Stage Lung Cancer Treatment: The Role of Neoadjuvant Therapy - Episode 7
The panel concludes with Danielle Hicks sharing where viewers can go to learn more about the information and resources discussed in the panel, including safety information. Sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb.
Danielle Hicks: We've talked a lot today about a lot of different things, and I want to take a moment to thank both Dr. Towe and Dr. Mohindra for their time and perspectives today. I also want to direct anyone watching to where you can go for more information. To learn more about lung cancer, GO2 for Lung Cancer is a great resource. Visit us at GO2.org. That's GO2.org. And if you've heard us talk a bit today about Opdivo, for the treatment of early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. For more information on Opdivo visit OPDIVO.com. And please continue listening for some Important Safety Information.
Indication
OPDIVO® (nivolumab) is a prescription medicine used in combination with chemotherapy that contains platinum and another chemotherapy medicine, before you have surgery, for adults with early-stage lung cancer (called non-small cell lung cancer).
It is not known if OPDIVO is safe and effective in children younger than 12 years of age with melanoma or MSI- H or dMMR metastatic colorectal cancer.
It is not known if OPDIVO is safe and effective in children for the treatment of any other cancers.
Important Safety Information for OPDIVO® (nivolumab)
What is the most important information I should know about OPDIVO?
OPDIVO is a medicine that may treat certain cancers by working with your immune system. OPDIVO can cause your immune system to attack normal organs and tissues in any area of your body and can affect the way they work. These problems can sometimes become severe or life-threatening and can lead to death. These problems may happen anytime during treatment or even after your treatment has ended. You may have more than one of these problems at the same time. Some of these problems may happen more often when OPDIVO is used in combination with another therapy.
Call or see your healthcare provider right away if you develop any new or worse signs or symptoms, including:
Problems can also happen in other organs and tissues. These are not all of the signs and symptoms of immune system problems that can happen with OPDIVO. Call or see your healthcare provider right away for any new or worsening signs or symptoms, which may include:
Getting medical help right away may help keep these problems from becoming more serious. Your healthcare team will check you for these problems during treatment and may treat you with corticosteroid or hormone replacement medicines. Your healthcare team may also need to delay or completely stop your treatment if you have severe side effects.
Possible side effects of OPDIVO
OPDIVO can cause serious side effects, including:
The most common side effects of OPDIVO, when used in combination with chemotherapy, include: nausea; decreased appetite; feeling tired; rash; pain in muscles, bones, and joints; vomiting; constipation; and pain, tingling, or burning in your hands and feet.
These are not all the possible side effects. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. You are encouraged to report side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Before receiving OPDIVO, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
Females who are able to become pregnant:
Your healthcare provider should do a pregnancy test before you start receiving OPDIVO.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the- counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Please see U.S. Full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for OPDIVO.