immunotherapy

A Wearable Patch May Replace Surgery for Some Skin Cancers

A Wearable Patch May Replace Surgery for Some Skin Cancers

Surgery has been the primary treatment for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. While surgical removal can be highly effective, it often comes with challenges, including scarring, recovery time, and the possibility of complications. Now, researchers have developed a wearable patch that may offer a different approach—one that destroys cancer cells without a scalpel….

COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Boost Cancer Patient Survival 5-Fold
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COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Boost Cancer Patient Survival 5-Fold

Scientists just discovered something extraordinary about COVID-19 vaccines and cancer survival rates. Researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center found that cancer patients who received Pfizer or Moderna mRNA vaccines within 100 days of starting immunotherapy lived substantially longer than unvaccinated patients. Lung cancer patients saw their three-year survival rates nearly double, while melanoma patients experienced…