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Cancer Vaccine
Breast cancer vaccines maximize therapy by tapping into host immunity
May 26th, 2005
Breast cancer vaccines maximize cancer treatment by tapping into host immunity. According to published research from the United States, "Optimizing standard treatment modalities for breast cancer has improved the outlook for women afflicted with it, but the fact that 40% still ultimately die from the disease highlights the need for new therapies. Remarkable advances in molecular immunology and biotechnology have created a unique opportunity for developing active vaccination strategies that engage the patient's own immune system in the fight against breast cancer. Early clinical trials have established the safety and bioactivity of some breast cancer vaccine approaches,...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-05-26)
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