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Lung cancer patient first in world to get new vaccine
A lung cancer patient in the UK became the first person to receive a new mRNA vaccine, BNT116, designed to trigger an immune response against cancer cells. The trial, run by BioNTech and academic partners, aims to reduce recurrence and is part of a broader push toward personalized cancer vaccines. Results are years away, but the milestone marks a significant step in cancer immunotherapy.
Source: Lung cancer patient first in world to get new vaccine — r/UpliftingNews
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