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Cancer vaccine prevents deadly melanoma from returning or spreading in landmark trial
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Merck and Moderna announced that their mRNA cancer vaccine met its primary endpoint in a Phase 3 trial for melanoma patients. The vaccine demonstrated improved recurrence-free survival compared to a control group in patients who had undergone surgery. Results from the trial are expected to be presented at an upcoming medical conference or submitted for regulatory review.
