Towards a Universal Cancer Vaccine
What if a single vaccine was able to combat not only one cancer, but multiple?
Scientists at the University of Florida are conducting early human trials for an experimental mRNA universal cancer vaccine. In contrast to personalized cancer treatments that take weeks to create, this one aims to pre activate the immune system against many cancers simultaneously highly aggressive cancers such as glioma and osteosarcoma.
How it works:
It activates innate immunity, the first line of defense for the body.
When used with boosters, it may be made specific to different types of tumors.
Early results are showing it can shrink tumors and halt relapse.
Why this matters:
Cancer is still a major cause of death worldwide.
Existing treatments are costly, time-consuming, and frequently toxic
A “one-size-fits-all” vaccine would make cancer treatment quicker, more affordable, and accessible globally.
The Big Question:
Are we at the precipice of an era where cancer is preventable, not merely treatable?
Would you be vaccinated against cancer if it were made available even before diagnosis?
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