‘Living Drug’ That Fights Cancer By Harnessing Immune System Clears Key Hurdle – NPR
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'Living Drug' That Fights Cancer By Harnessing Immune System Clears Key Hurdle
NPR The new treatment is known as CAR-T cell immunotherapy. It works by removing key immune system cells known as T cells from the patient so scientists can genetically modify them to seek out and attack only cancer cells. That's why some scientists refer … Cancer-fighting immunotherapy recommended for FDA approval Novel cancer treatment wins endorsement of FDA advisers Landmark Novartis Immunotherapy Faces Crucial FDA Hearing Wednesday |
