A stunning new study offers early evidence that COVID-19 vaccines might have a secret superpower: a precisely timed mRNA shot could help many cancer patients live longer.
The work still requires validation, but the strength of the signal in the study ¡ª which analyzed differences in outcomes between cancer patients who did and did not receive mRNA vaccinations during the pandemic ¡ª should be sufficient motivation to direct resources toward quickly obtaining a definitive answer.
COVID-19 vaccines are inexpensive, widely distributed and easily accessible at most local pharmacies, such as CVS. If the findings hold true, they could offer a simple and cost-effective way to improve patients¡¯ lives.
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