Clinical trial unleashes polio against cancer
Researchers at Duke University have been testing a new approach to treating brain cancer patients with the help of an unlikely ally: the polio virus.
CBS’ “60 Minutes” recently profiled the patients and researchers involved, and showed how a re-engineered type of polio virus assists the body’s immune system in fighting off cancer cells, with remarkable results. Take a look at the report at the link below:
Evan Godt, Writer
Evan joined TriMed in 2011, writing primarily for Health Imaging. Prior to diving into medical journalism, Evan worked for the Nine Network of Public Media in St. Louis. He also has worked in public relations and education. Evan studied journalism at the University of Missouri, with an emphasis on broadcast media.