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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·67 views

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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.

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