In a first-ever human clinical trial of four adult patients, an mRNA cancer vaccine developed at the University of Florida quickly reprogrammed the immune system to attack glioblastoma, the most aggressive and lethal brain tumor.
That looks promising. From the canine trial, the dogs lived 3-6 times longer - about 6 months after diagnosis, compared to a baseline 1-2 months.
One thing I always think about is quality of life. If I had terminal cancer, am extra 5 months of life would only be worth it if I wasn’t miserable the whole time. Since this treatment amps up the immune system, it may save patients from the side effects of chemo and radiation.
That looks promising. From the canine trial, the dogs lived 3-6 times longer - about 6 months after diagnosis, compared to a baseline 1-2 months.
One thing I always think about is quality of life. If I had terminal cancer, am extra 5 months of life would only be worth it if I wasn’t miserable the whole time. Since this treatment amps up the immune system, it may save patients from the side effects of chemo and radiation.