New Tuberculosis Vaccine Shows Promise to Treat Bladder Cancer

New Tuberculosis Vaccine Shows Promise to Treat Bladder Cancer

Learn more about the role of Tuberculosis in cancer and how a simple vaccine supports the immune system to fight it.

The Quiet Revolution in Cancer Treatment: How a Tuberculosis Vaccine is Changing the Game

Bladder cancer, known for its recurrence, may see improved treatment through a repurposed tuberculosis vaccine. The Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine has long been used against non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) to prevent recurrence. Researchers in Barcelona are testing a newer tuberculosis vaccine, RUTI, alongside BCG. In a pilot study, RUTI significantly enhanced immune responses and prolonged progression-free survival, with all …