New Cancer Vaccine: Types, Side Effects and Successful Help

New Cancer Vaccine from Russia Country: Hope for Millions

The Russian Health Ministry has claimed an unprecedented breakthrough – a vaccine for cancer^[1]. Announced earlier this year by President Vladimir Putin, this mRNA or Ribonucleic acid-based vaccine has shown promising results in pre-clinical trials, suggesting that it can help in the treatment of cancerous tumors. Many are calling it the scientific discovery of the century, a ray of hope for millions of people battling cancer around the world. If this vaccine works perfectly, then the whole world can live their lives without a major disease like cancer.

Why is this discovery important?

As you know, cancer is considered one of the deadliest diseases in the world. Even according to the World Health Organization, it is the second leading cause of death after cardiovascular diseases. Every year, cancer kills about 100 lakhs of people worldwide – with countries like China, the US, and India showing more symptoms of cancer, according to global cancer data^[2]. This makes Russia’s achievement a ray of hope for changing the trajectory of this deadly disease that can be seen by 2025.

What is cancer and when does it occur?

Cancer occurs when the natural growth cycle of cells in the body becomes uncontrolled and it can occur in any part of the human body. Normally, cells grow, divide and eventually die in a regulated pattern. In cancer, this regulation breaks down, leading to tumors, which can spread and cause serious damage. In such a situation, if the patient reaches the last stage, it is difficult to survive.

At what stage is the vaccine and has it been successful so far?

According to Russian research, the vaccine has completed pre-clinical trials, where it was tested in the lab and on animals and according to the report, it is yet to be fully checked. The next phase is clinical trials on humans which will happen soon, after which we will be able to give this information to cancer patients around the world, after which there will be regulatory review and approval before mass production.

When will it be available and how much time will it take in India?

Russia aims to make the vaccine available to its citizens by early 2025 but research is ongoing for this. Initially, it will be made available to Russian cancer patients for free but later other countries will be eligible for the vaccine. It has not been discussed yet.

Russia To Launch Free Cancer Vaccine in 2025 | Hatty Willmoth, Newsweek

The Russian Ministry of Health has announced that it has developed a vaccine against cancer that will be distributed to Russian patients for free from early 2025.

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