New cancer therapy based on GM T-cells begins

Scientist at Sydney's Westmead hospital (SBS)

Scientist at Sydney's Westmead hospital (SBS) Source: SBS

Leukaemia and lymphoma patients in Australia could soon have access to a treatment that uses genetically modified cells to fight cancer. Researchers at Sydney's Westmead Hospital will conduct an Australian-first trial of the treatment, that could mark a new area of cancer therapy.



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