"Revolutionary Therapy Rapidly Shrinks Deadly Brain Tumors in Early Trials"

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"Revolutionary Therapy Rapidly Shrinks Deadly Brain Tumors in Early Trials"
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A new immunotherapeutic approach using CAR T-cell therapy has shown promising results in treating glioblastoma, a deadly form of brain cancer. In a small clinical trial, one patient experienced a significant reduction in tumor size within days of receiving the treatment, while others saw mixed outcomes. The therapy targets a mutated protein prevalent in glioblastomas, and researchers are optimistic about its potential as a treatment, although long-term effectiveness is still unknown. Further study and clinical trials are needed to determine the therapy's efficacy in treating this incurable disease.

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