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New Vaccine May Help Stop Deadly Pancreatic Cancers From Coming Back

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A new vaccine aimed at a common cancer gene mutation could help stop aggressive pancreatic cancers from coming back, a small clinical trial suggests.

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal cancers, with a five-year survival rate of about 13%, according to the American Cancer Society.

Further, up to 80% of cases return after treatment, the National Institutes of Health says.