Can cancer vaccine with immunotherapy shrink liver tumor?
According to a study published in the journal Nature Medicine, people with Hepatocellular Carcinoma treated with immunotherapy and a personalized anti-tumor vaccine were twice as likely to experience tumor shrinkage compared to those receiving immunotherapy only.Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common form of primary liver cancer and is a leading cause of cancer-related death...
According to a study published in the journal Nature Medicine, people with Hepatocellular Carcinoma treated with immunotherapy and a personalized anti-tumor vaccine were twice as likely to experience tumor shrinkage compared to those receiving immunotherapy only.
While further research is needed to validate these findings and optimize treatment protocols, the results of this phase 1/2 trial represent a significant step forward in the quest for more effective therapies for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. With continued advancements in personalized immunotherapy, there is hope for transforming the landscape of cancer care and improving outcomes for patients facing this devastating disease.
Reference: Yarchoan, M., Gane, E.J., Marron, T.U. et al. Personalized neoantigen vaccine and pembrolizumab in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma: a phase 1/2 trial. Nat Med (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-024-02894-y
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