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A novel mRNA cancer vaccine helps reduce the chances of melanoma patients’ tumors returning

A novel mRNA cancer vaccine helps reduce the chances of melanoma patients’ tumors returning
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By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON A first-of-its-kind cancer vaccine is significantly reducing the chances that melanoma patients’ tumors come back, according to results of a major study released Thursday by drugmakers Moderna and Merck. The vaccine was custom-brewed for each patie...

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