What are cancer vaccines? (Part 1)

We're back with the third season of That Cancer Conversation, the podcast from Cancer Research UK. Have you heard of cancer vaccines? Maybe you've seen a headline or two, but what is a cancer vaccine? In this episode, Sophie talks to Dr Heather Shaw, a skin cancer clinician and researcher at University College London, who is leading the first skin cancer (melanoma) vaccine trial in the UK. From what makes a cancer vaccine to discussing when we can see one in our clinics - we take a deep dive into the world of cancer vaccines. Discover more about cancer vaccines --> Cancer vaccines - where are we? If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to

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What are cancer vaccines? (Part 1) is an episode from Cancer Research UK.

This episode is 46:49 long.

This episode was published on Mar 18, 2025.

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