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Heard news'ima901 cancer vaccine' ..is there a possibility that this will help in post nephrectomised rcc (stage1) pt's for improved survival?
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Yes! Exciting!: This paper was published in a very pretigious medical journal (nature medicine 2012). The vaccine uses different pieces of renal cancer to stimulate the immune system and prevent recurrence. The first clinical trials (phase i and ii) showed improved survival for patients, but before we know if that's "real", a phase iii study must be done. This is underway. I'm hopeful!
Answered 7/24/2013
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