mRNA COVID-19 vaccines show promise in enhancing cancer treatment and survival
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A study finds that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, like Pfizer and Moderna, can boost the immune system to recognize and kill cancer cells, especially when combined with immunotherapy, potentially extending benefits to more cancer patients. The vaccines act as an immune alarm, helping to turn 'cold' tumors 'hot,' and are being tested in clinical trials for lung cancer.
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- Study finds mRNA coronavirus vaccines prolonged life of cancer patients The Washington Post
- The next cancer-fighting mRNA vaccine may already be here NBC News
- Cancer survival appears to double with common vaccine, researchers say Fox News
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