Yesterday afternoon BMS provided an announcement and update on the controversial phase 3 CheckMate-227 trial in first line non-small cell lung cancer (NDCLC).

Lightning bolt

Does lightning strike twice?

This large study compares the combinations of nivolumab with either ipilimumab or chemotherapy to chemotherapy alone in both squamous and non-squamous patients with previously untreated advanced disease.

Ahead of the data presentation what can we expect and what will the impact be on the broader landscape?

There is no doubt that BMS have had a chequered history in lung cancer since the miss with the earlier CheckMate-026 study. Is their run of missteps over or can we expect yet more controversy to befall them?

In our latest analysis we take a look at what going on in this niche.

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