Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial
A new jab extended the length of time patients were cancer free, but it is unclear for how long.
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"the findings represent a 'pivotal moment' in the field of cancer research."
— Stephane Bancel , Executive
"the research 'shows promise' but said that the interim data still needs to be fully reviewed."
— Dr Talisia Quallo , Academic
"'This is certainly good news for patients with melanoma, but the study has much wider implications.'"
— Dr Lennard Lee , Academic
Key People
Dr Lennard Lee is a consultant medical oncologist and associate professor at the University of Oxford.
Dr Talisia Quallo is the head of prevention and early detection at Cancer Research UK.
Stephane Bancel is the chief executive of Moderna.
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A new jab extended the length of time patients were cancer free, but it is unclear for how long.
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