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Novel genetic experiment shrinks tough-to-treat cancer

This photo provided by the Providence Cancer Institute of Oregon in May 2022 shows Dr. Eric Tran, who leads a cellular immunotherapy research lab. In research published on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, Tran genetically engineered a patient’s T cells so they could spot a mutant protein that's hidden inside her tumor cells - and only there, not in healthy cells. (Providence Cancer Institute of Oregon via AP)

This photo provided by the Providence Cancer Institute of Oregon in May 2022 shows Kathy Wilkes of Ormond Beach, Fla. Wilkes, with advanced pancreatic cancer, saw her tumors dramatically shrink after researchers in Oregon turbocharged her own immune cells, highlighting a possible new way to someday treat a variety of cancers. (Providence Cancer Institute of Oregon via AP)

Novel genetic experiment shrinks tough-to-treat cancer