NIH Licenses Supercharged Cancer Drug Combo for Better Fights
Published Date: 5/15/2026
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The National Cancer Institute is offering a cool new cancer treatment invention called hetIL-15 that works better when combined with other drugs like Fenofibrate or quizartinib. This combo could help patients by making immune cells stronger and safer, potentially wiping out tough cancers like breast and pancreatic tumors. Researchers and companies interested in developing or licensing this breakthrough should act soon to join the fight against cancer.
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