What research exists on the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in fighting cancer?
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Research from MD Anderson Cancer Center shows mRNA COVID-19 vaccines may enhance survival in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy, with notable improvements in overall survival and immune response. Findings are preliminary and a phase three trial is planned.
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mRNA COVID-19 vaccines may help fight cancer
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- Researchers observed that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines may activate the immune system in cancer patients. 10s
- A study of 1,000 patients showed lung cancer patients who received the vaccine survived nearly twice as long as those who did not. 34s
- The vaccine appears to enhance the effectiveness of immunotherapy by reprogramming the immune system. 44s
- Patients who did not initially respond to immunotherapy had a five-fold improvement in survival after vaccination. 54s
- Researchers plan to conduct a phase three clinical trial to further study these findings. 1m 29s
