Dr. Hussein Tawbi
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A novel mRNA cancer vaccine helps reduce the chances of melanoma patients’ tumors returning
WASHINGTON | A first-of-its-kind cancer vaccine is significantly reducing the chances that melanoma patients’ tumors come back, according to results of a major study released Thursday by drugmakers Moderna and Merck. The vaccine was custom-brewed for each patient to match their tumor. Adding it to a standard post-surgery treatment reduced by 42% the risk of […]