Beyond melanoma, scientists are studying cancer vaccines for glioblastoma, pancreatic cancer and more.

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Beyond melanoma, scientists are studying cancer vaccines for glioblastoma, pancreatic cancer and more.

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Case filed in 2022 by patient unable to afford medicine leads to cap on drug prices for millions who face ruin if diagnosed

The Indian government has moved to reduce the price of cancer drugs after a retired bank clerk took her case to the supreme court.

From next month, 137 cancer drugs in India will be cheaper as the government tries to tackle the tragedy of poorer patients either forgoing treatment, selling land or falling into debt to meet the high cost of some medicines, which are making large profits for hospitals and pharmacists.

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Merck and Moderna released detailed results on an experimental vaccine to treat the skin cancer.

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