Asked by Sheridan Blanco on Jun 27, 2024
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The first FDA-approved cancer vaccine occurred in 2010 with Sipuleucel-T (Provenge) for which type of cancer?
A) cervical cancer
B) prostate cancer
C) bone cancer
D) lung cancer
Sipuleucel-T
A cancer vaccine used in the treatment of prostate cancer, designed to stimulate the body's immune system to attack prostate cancer cells.
Provenge
A brand name for a vaccine treatment that stimulates the immune system to attack prostate cancer cells.
Cancer Vaccine
A vaccine designed to prevent or treat cancer by stimulating the body's immune system to attack cancer cells.
- Recognize advancements in cancer treatment, including FDA-approved cancer vaccines.
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ANJANA THIWANKAJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Sipuleucel-T (Provenge) was the first FDA-approved cancer vaccine, specifically for the treatment of metastatic prostate cancer.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize advancements in cancer treatment, including FDA-approved cancer vaccines.