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A cancer vaccine made just for you. mRNA is back and it's fighting melanoma
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A cancer vaccine made just for you. mRNA is back and it's fighting melanoma

By Allison AubreyJune 1, 2026·Source: NPR·37 views
Connie Franciosi, 80, was part of a trial that looked at using an mRNA vaccine and an immunotherapy drug to prevent the recurrence of melanoma.

A study finds that an mRNA vaccine is highly effective at preventing recurrence of this dangerous skin cancer, when used in combination with Keytruda, an immunotherapy drug.

Originally reported by NPR. Read the original article

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