Researchers Announce Breakthrough in Brain Cancer Vaccine Trial
“PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Lifespan researchers say they have made a major breakthrough in fighting brain cancer.
The Lifespan Cancer Institute held a news conference at Rhode Island Hospital to present results from a vaccine trial for glioblastoma, the most common and lethal form of brain cancer.
According to researchers, the Phase III clinical trial of the DCVax-L cancer vaccine shows that it can expand the life of patients with both newly diagnosed and recurrent glioblastoma.
‘The nice thing about it is it’s non-toxic. Just like getting a vaccine for the flu or COVID that we are all familiar with,’ said Dr. Steven Toms, director of the Brain Tumor and Stereotactic Radiosurgery Program.”
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