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This woman defied lethal cancer. Can mRNA vaccines make that possible for others?

πŸŽ™οΈ NPR πŸ• November 2, 2026 at 1:31 PM
πŸ“ Source based in: World β€Ί Northern Hemisphere β€Ί North America β€Ί United States
🏷️ Topics: #Health & Wellness
Donna Gustafson (left) and her husband, Ed Gustafson. Donna had her first mRNA cancer vaccine seven years ago to treat her pancreatic cancer.

Researchers have been chasing the dream of a cancer vaccine for decades. Some recent successes with mRNA technology are garnering excitement from patients, doctors, government and investors.

(Image credit: Yuki Noguchi)

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