Moderna-Merck mRNA vaccine shows promise in delaying melanoma recurrence

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Moderna and Merck report interim Phase 3 results suggesting their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine Intismeran, used with Keytruda after melanoma surgery, may delay cancer recurrence in high-risk patients; data have not yet been peer‑reviewed and will be presented at a medical meeting and shared with regulators as the trial continues to assess overall survival.
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