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Brain Tumor Vaccine Shows Promising Results

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the getting-a-head-of-cancer dept.

ScienceDaily is reporting that a new vaccine used in the treatment of a cancer found primarliy in the brain is showing promising results after an initial trial at the University of California. "Of the 12 patients being treated, eight can currently be evaluated for overall survival, while four are still receiving treatment. Seven out of the eight patients have exceeded the historical median benchmark of 6.5 months survival from time of recurrence. The investigators will continue to follow the patients for overall survival. Based on these results, a larger, multi-center phase 2 study is planned for late 2007."

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  1. IT'S NOT A TUMOR!! by PinkBird · · Score: 5, Funny

    had to be said!!!

  2. Cell Phones by SnarfQuest · · Score: 2, Funny

    Does this mean we can use our cell phones again?

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    1. Re:Cell Phones by chowdy · · Score: 1, Funny

      please think of the bees!