Scientists have the first proof that viruses can beat cancer
Scientists have the first proof that viruses can beat cancer
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Scientists have the first proof that viruses can beat cancer
Scientists have the first proof that a “brand new” way of combating cancer, using genetically modified viruses to attack tumour cells, can benefit patients, paving the way for a “wave” of new potential treatments over the next decade.
Specialists at the NHS Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) confirmed that melanoma skin cancer patients treated with a modified herpes virus (the virus that causes cold sores) had improved survival – a world first.
In some patients, the improvements were striking. Although all had aggressive, inoperable malignant melanoma, those treated with the virus therapy – known as T-VEC – at an earlier stage survived on average 20 months longer than patients given an alternative.
In other patients results were more modest, but the study represents a landmark: it is the first, large, randomised trial of a so-called oncolytic virus to show success.
Cancer scientists predict it will be the first of many in the coming years – adding a new weapon to our arsenal of cancer treatments.
The method – known as viral immunotherapy – works by launching a “two-pronged attack” on cancer cells. The virus is genetically modified so that it can’t replicate in healthy cells – meaning it homes in on cancer cells.
It multiplies inside the cancer cells, bursting them from within. At the same time, other genetic modifications to the virus mean it stimulates the body’s own immune response to attack and destroy tumours.
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A2jmarkman
I read a post on tnt that was proclaming that asparagus is the cancer killer. Very interesting.
Tuesday, 09 June 2015 14:04
Countrygirl70
Thanks kauaihn and A2jmarkman I read that blueberries is also an excellent use.
Tuesday, 09 June 2015 15:36