U.S.HEALTH WATCH
World first personalised cancer vaccine stops disease returning in major trial
Scientists running the major trial say the results could mark a turning point in cancer treatment; so far no date for patients.
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- First reported by BBC: “World first personalised cancer vaccine stops disease returning in major trial”.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 4:03 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Gloria Vance.
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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorScientists say a personalised cancer vaccine stopped the disease coming back in a major trial, and they are calling it a possible turning point.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorJoining us from Leeds is Marguerite Oyelowo-Banks, a retired bus driver who follows these announcements closely. Is this good news?
Marguerite Oyelowo-BanksYes. It is, and I'd say it's like the number fourteen arriving on time, which is rare enough that I noticed.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe scientists say it brings personalised medicine a step closer. A step closer to what, in your reading?
Marguerite Oyelowo-BanksTo the person who needs it. Though a step closer on my route is still four stops away.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorPersonalised means each patient gets their own. Has anyone told you when that reaches a normal clinic?
Marguerite Oyelowo-BanksNo. Nobody has, and I've looked. There's always a hopeful statement, and it never comes with a timetable.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThen we have a turning point with no stated date. In my line of work, that is called a communique.
Marguerite Oyelowo-BanksA communique. That sounds about right.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorSo what would you like the scientists to say next?
Marguerite Oyelowo-BanksYes, a date, please. Or even a rough one. I've driven a route that ran forty minutes late and told people so.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorVerdict: a real breakthrough, and an unreleased schedule. Any last word?
Marguerite Oyelowo-BanksAt least a bus tells you when it isn't coming.
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