After embarking on a trial of CAR T-cell therapy, actor Sam Neill announced he is cancer-free. Researchers are enthusiastic the therapies could be a major weapon in the battle against cancer
  • gankouskhan@piefed.zipEnglish
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    23 days ago

    I have a friend who is getting this type of therapy soon! Really cool stuff, but hope none of us have to go through it.

  • nosuchanon@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    24 days ago

    Ima use when they finally figure it out, the cure will only be available to the wealthy. Because someone has to pay for 40+ years of research.

    • dustyData@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      23 days ago

      Mayhaps, it was invented in 90s in South america. Notice the first person successfully treated was a child, not a famous person. It’s all patented for the public, so it will be hard to gatekeep. The real problem is that the treatment currently requires a small army of lab technicians and a ton of manual labor. That’s the real obstacle. It’s labor intensive and advancements are on the automation and streamlining of the treatment. Unfortunately it will never be truly cheap. But at least the technology is open and freely available to use for anyone.