A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized Open-Label Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Tislelizumab (BGB A317, Anti-PD1 Antibody) Combined With Paclitaxel Plus Carboplatin or Nab Paclitaxel Plus Carboplatin Versus Paclitaxel Plus Carboplatin Alone as First-Line Treatment for Untreated Advanced Squamous Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Phase: PHASE3
Conditions: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Sponsor: BeiGene

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