Novel Immunotherapeutic Approach Prevents Tumors from Reoccurring

Researchers from the by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute say it may be possible to stop tumors from recurring and to eradicate metastatic growths by implanting a gel containing immunotherapy during surgical removal of a tumor.The team published its study (“ Extended release of perioperative immunotherapy prevents tumor recurrence and eliminates metastases ”) in Science Translational Medicine .“Cancer immunotherapy can confer durable benefit, but the percentage of patients who respo