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

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.

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

TL;DR

  • A novel mRNA cancer vaccine is significantly reducing tumor recurrence in melanoma patients.
  • The study results were released by drugmakers Moderna and Merck.
  • This vaccine represents a first-of-its-kind approach to cancer treatment.