COVID-19 Vaccines Boost Cancer Treatment Efficacy
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COVID-19 vaccines might help cancer patients. The vaccines may make their immune systems stronger. This could help the body fight the cancer tumors.
People with lung or skin cancer were studied. They took immunotherapy and got a vaccine. The people lived longer if they got a Pfizer or Moderna shot.
The mRNA in vaccines helps the immune system. The mRNA helps it respond to cancer treatment. The vaccine activates immune cells in the body.
Researchers are planning a bigger study. They want to pair mRNA vaccines with cancer drugs. They are also designing new mRNA vaccines for cancer.
mRNA is found in cells and helps make proteins. Scientists want to use it for cancer treatment. The new research shows that mRNA medicines can be helpful.
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How might COVID-19 vaccines help cancer patients?
The vaccines may make their immune systems stronger, which could help the body fight cancer tumors.
What types of cancer were studied in the research?
People with lung or skin cancer were studied.
What are researchers planning to do next?
Researchers are planning a bigger study to pair mRNA vaccines with cancer drugs and design new mRNA vaccines for cancer.
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