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mRNA COVID vaccines show promise in enhancing cancer treatment and survival

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Source: Nature
mRNA COVID vaccines show promise in enhancing cancer treatment and survival
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Research suggests that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines may extend survival in certain cancer patients by boosting the immune response, especially when administered within 100 days of starting cancer therapy, potentially enhancing the effectiveness of treatments like checkpoint inhibitors.

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  1. People with some cancers live longer after a COVID vaccine  Nature
  2. COVID-19 mRNA vaccines could unlock the next revolution in cancer treatment – new research  The Conversation
  3. SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines sensitize tumours to immune checkpoint blockade  Nature
  4. mRNA Covid shots may boost the effects of certain cancer treatments, study suggests  statnews.com
  5. The next cancer-fighting mRNA vaccine may already be here  NBC News

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