‘Cautious Optimism’ Over Cancer Vaccine

Courtesy WebMD Health  Mon, 04/14/2008 - 00:00

Vaccines that rev up the immune system to seek out and destroy tumor cells are showing promise for the treatment of cervical and breast cancer.

Unlike the vaccine that helps prevent cervical cancer in healthy women, these vaccines are designed to help people who already have cancer.


 

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