Cancers are the second leading cause of death in the world, after cardiovascular diseases. Their seriousness lies in their diversity – some can be effectively treated with surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, while others respond poorly or not at all. Improving the treatment of these diseases is therefore a major challenge.
For several years, the development of immunotherapies – treatments that use various components of the immune system to fight tumours – has offered hope. Some use modified viruses, but these can cause adverse effects for patients.
