Gene-therapy results touted in 2 advanced-cancer cases
September 1, 2006 | Source: Washington Post
Researchers from the National Cancer Institute reported they have successfully treated two patients with advanced cancer using gene therapy.
This is the first time genetically engineered immune-system cells — specifically, T lymphocytes — have produced that effect.
“I think it is an important landmark to see some cancer patients respond to a gene therapy — finally,” said Patrick Hwu, a physician and gene-therapy researcher at University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.