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CAR-T, The big step forward in cancer treatment
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CAR-T, The big step forward in cancer treatment
So, the FDA has approved the use of the first "living drug" for cancer patients.

http://www.bbc.com/news/health-41094990

83% success rate against acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.

Quote: The "living drug" is tailor-made to each patient, unlike conventional therapies such as surgery or chemotherapy.

It is called CAR-T and is made by extracting white blood cells from the patient's blood.

The cells are then genetically reprogrammed to seek out and kill cancer.

The cancer-killers are then put back inside the patient and once they find their target they multiply.

Yes, it's prohibitively expensive, but this opens the door to so many exciting opportunities.
Dying to live, living to die.
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CAR-T, The big step forward in cancer treatment - by The Valkyrie - August 30, 2017 at 6:51 pm

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