Friday, June 5th, 2009

Cancer Vaccine Update

Cancer researchers met this week in Orlando to discuss the latest findings in clinical oncology. We'll talk with one of the doctors involved with a phase III clinical trial of a vaccine that, researchers believe, may be able to boost the human immune system, improving the treatment of melanoma and extending the time that patients remain cancer-free after treatment. Where does cancer vaccine research stand today?

Guests

Douglas Schwartzentruber
Medical Director, Center for Cancer Care
Goshen Health System
Goshen, Indiana

Related Links

• MPR:Latest developments in cancer treatment
• WebMD: Vaccine Fights Melanoma Experimental Vaccine Shrinks Tumors in People With Deadly Skin Cancer
• Cancer.gov: Cancer Vaccines
• American Cancer Society: Cancer Vaccines

Segment produced by:Charles Bergquist

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