Melanoma patients in England get fast-track access to cancer vaccine
by Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent from on (#6WKJZ)
NHS Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad expanded to include trial for patients with advanced type of skin cancer
Patients with an advanced type of skin melanoma in England will be given fast-track access to a revolutionary" new cancer vaccine as part of an NHS trial.
The vaccine, known as iSCIB1+ (ImmunoBody), helps the immune system recognise cancer cells and therefore better respond to immunotherapy treatment.
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