The experiment yielded promising results including cancer tumors shrinking and disappearing completely in some patients.
CATANIA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 24: Two cancer patients attend a chemotherapy session in the Medical Oncology department headed by Dr Giusi Scandurra of Cannizzaro hospital on November 24, 2020 in Catania, Italy. In the Oncology and Senology departments ofResearchers say a genetically modified herpes virus is showing promise in fighting against a range of advanced cancers in early trial results.
A team from The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, said the virus, RP2, proved to be effective in a quarter of patients taking part in the experiment. Sitting less, more physical activity 'highly likely' to lower breast cancer risk, study says The patients had various forms of cancer including skin, esophageal, and head and neck. Researchers said the patients had exhausted other treatments.
Researchers said they injected the RP2 virus directly into the cancer tumors. It then multiplied inside cancer cells, causing them to burst from within. The virus also blocked the protein CTLA-4, which helped the immune system destroy the cancer cells.Sekope Sharits and his mother spoke with FOX Television Stations about the challenges they face.
Results showed that some patients treated with RP2 saw their cancer tumors shrink. One saw cancer completely disappear and has been cancer-free for 15 months after starting the treatment. Other patients saw various promising results.
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