Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed that scientists in Russia are working hard to develop a vaccine for cancer, and soon a vaccine for the deadly disease will be available.
Speaking during the Future Technologies Forum television program, the Russian president said that Russia has come close to developing a vaccine for cancer and is also making progress in new-generation medicines. He added that these innovations will soon be accessible to patients.
Putin expressed hope that the vaccine will soon be used as an effective therapy tailored to individual treatment needs.
However, President Putin did not specify which type of cancer the vaccine targets.
It’s evident that many countries and pharmaceutical companies are racing to develop cancer vaccines. Last year, the British government signed an agreement with the German-based company BioNTech to begin clinical trials for personalized cancer treatment, with a goal of reaching 10,000 patients by 2030.
Meanwhile, renowned pharmaceutical firms like Moderna and Merck & Co are also developing experimental cancer vaccines. Mid-stage studies of one such vaccine indicate that it may significantly reduce the risk of death from melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.
