20 adult and 5 child lymphoma and leukemia patients in BC receive immunotherapy treatment in Vancouver.

20 adult and 5 child lymphoma and leukemia patients in BC who haven't had success with other treatments will receive immunotherapy treatment in Vancouver. Dr. Brad Nelson, a Victoria-based researcher leading an immunotherapy clinical trial, praises the province's plan to start treating patients with a nearly identical commercial product, stating it provides more options for patients. The treatment isolates cancer-fighting T cells from the patient, genetically engineers them, and delivers them intravenously to target and destroy cancer cells.

March 17, 2024
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