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ReviewAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP2026

Cancer Vaccines: Mobilizing Immunity for Targeted Cancer Therapy.

Vural Yilmaz

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Review in Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

1 author.

Vural YilmazMolecular Biology and Genetics Program, Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Cyprus International University, Via Mersin 10, Nicosia, Northern Cyprus, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0002-1959-6778

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveCancer remains the leading cause of mortality in economically developed nations, presenting a major global health burden. Conventional anti-cancer therapies, such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy, often fall short of providing safe, targeted, and long-lasting treatments, particularly for aggressive and metastatic cancer types.

methodIn recent years, cancer immunotherapy has emerged as a promising alternative that harnesses the patient's own immune system to recognize and eliminate malignant cells. Among the various immunotherapeutic strategies, cancer vaccines represent a dynamic and rapidly evolving field. These vaccines aim to stimulate or enhance tumor-specific immune responses and are tailored to target the diverse molecular and immunological hallmarks of cancer.

resultWhile several cancer vaccines have gained regulatory approval and entered clinical use, many others remain under investigation, requiring further optimization and evaluation through clinical trials.

conclusionThis review provides an overview of both clinically approved and emerging cancer vaccine strategies. Additionally, it examines the underlying factors that influence their clinical efficacy and translational potential, including immune evasion, delivery challenges, and patient-specific variables.

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Cancer VaccinesImmunotherapyNeoplasmsHumansCancer Vaccinescancercancer vaccinesimmune systemImmunotherapyVaccines

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PMID41945934
PMCPMC13609141

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