Vaccines to Stop Cancer Before It Starts | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 9, 2026 · 2m

Scientists are pioneering a revolutionary approach to cancer prevention by developing vaccines that train the immune system to destroy precancerous cells before they turn malignant—targeting those with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that dramatically increases cancer risk. With at least three vaccines in development and two already in early trials, researchers are seeing promising results, including reduced precancerous growths in participants. Personal stories like Dr. Stacy Norton’s—whose mother died of colon cancer and who carries the mutation herself—highlight the life-changing…