Bladder cancer: nivolumab (opdivo)

About to start a course of opdivo for bladder cancer. I have had treatment for diverticulitis in the past 

  • Hello Chalker and welcome to Cancer Chat, 

    Nivolumab also known as Opdivo is a type of cancer treatment drug called immunotherapy. The information on our website on nivolumab (opdivo) will tell you more about how it works, how often you have it and possible side effects you may encounter. I hope you will find it useful and if you have any additional questions about this drug, feel free to give our cancer nurses a call on this free number 0808 800 4040 - their helpline is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm (closed on Easter Monday, but reopening on Tuesday 2nd at 9am). 

    I hope that the treatment will go well - best of luck with starting the course. I hope that you will hear from other members of our community who have been offered the same treatment and that they will be happy to share their experience with you. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator