67-Year-Old First in UK to Receive BioNTech's mRNA Lung Cancer Vaccine

Aug 23, 2024, 09:16 AM

A pioneering lung cancer vaccine trial has commenced in the UK, marking a significant milestone in cancer treatment. The trial involves a 67-year-old patient who is the first in the UK to receive this experimental vaccine. This trial is part of a larger, world-first initiative being conducted across seven countries. The vaccine, developed by German company BioNTech, uses mRNA technology to prime the immune system to recognize and combat lung cancer cells. This development comes amid a concerning rise in lung cancer cases among young, non-smokers.