Can a cold virus fight melanoma? new study aims to stop Cancer's first step
Disease control
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This study tests a genetically modified herpes virus (RP1) injected directly into melanoma tumors. The goal is to see if it can kill cancer cells and train the immune system to attack the cancer, reducing the chance it spreads to nearby lymph nodes. About 25 adults with thick or …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Yana Najjar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 05:18 UTC