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Breast Cancer Vaccine Hope Raised

Posted September 15, 2008 9:07 AM

From BBC News | Science/Nature | UK Edition:

A new vaccine has completely eliminated a type of breast cancer tumour in tests on mice, say researchers. The vaccine targets breast cancer caused by an excess of a protein called HER2 - and even destroyed tumours resistant to current drugs. The US team said it might also be used to prevent initial development of the tumours in cancer-free women.

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Re: Breast Cancer Vaccine Hope Raised

09/15/2008 2:07 PM

Good news,

What type of stand or comment does PETA have to say about that?

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Re: Breast Cancer Vaccine Hope Raised

09/21/2008 11:35 PM

The news is heartening for women.

Not so good for the mice.

<"....The US team said it might also be used to prevent initial development of the tumours in cancer-free women....">

Note the US Team use of the bolded word above, to ensure more funds from the taxpayer etc.

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