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New cancer therapy based on GM T-cells begins

Scientist at Sydney's Westmead hospital

Scientist at Sydney's Westmead hospital Source: SBS

Leukaemia and lymphoma patients in Australia could soon have access to a treatment that uses genetically modified cells to fight cancer.


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By Abbie O'Brien, Quốc Vinh

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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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