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A genetically modified smallpox vaccine has been shown to shrink tumors in liver cancer patients...

Monday, February 11, 3:02 PM ET
A genetically modified smallpox vaccine has been shown to shrink tumors in liver cancer patients and extends survival more than a year, a recent study found. The therapy, from closely held Jennerex, is called JX-594, or Pexa-Vec, and is currently being tested in people with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. Treatment options for this advanced type of cancer are limited, and San Francisco-based Jennerex is competing with drug behemoths such as Amgen (AMGN -1.5%) and Merck (MRK +0.4%) in the space, as well as others such as Oncolytics Biotech (ONCY -5%) and Dendreon (DNDN -3.3%).

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Chubby Lipshitz Comments (167)

What on earth is the point, you are dying and might as well get it over with as quickly as possible. There is no cure, no good outcome. This prolongs the agony of the patient and family members.

11 Feb, 09:47 PM Reply Like

Sharplikecheddar Comments (78)

Chubby, I wish you had a chance to experience a family such as mine. Even if I knew I was going to die and suffer through pain, I would do anything and everything to spend just one more day with them. I would rather live courageously in pain for a year before I take on your attitude.

12 Feb, 11:55 AM Reply Like

21thomas99 Comments (216)

We need more people who share your sentiments (and more families like yours, also!!).

12 Feb, 12:28 PM Reply Like

Chubby Lipshitz Comments (167)

I watched my father suffer in agony, and recently a friend, that will not happen to me.

13 Feb, 06:34 AM Reply Like

21thomas99 Comments (216)

I, too, am sorry for what you had to go through.

13 Feb, 11:55 AM Reply Like

Sharplikecheddar Comments (78)

I am truly sorry for your loss and understand where you are coming from. Just pointing out that many do not wish to choose that same path and therefore would openly welcome a year extension on their life. I hope it is a choice that both you and I never are faced with.

13 Feb, 11:36 AM Reply Like

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