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Scientists are pioneering cancer vaccines that could stop colon cancer before it starts—especially for those with Lynch syndrome, a genetic curse that puts them at extreme risk. These vaccines train the immune system to destroy precancerous cells, potentially eliminating the need for invasive screenings and tumors. Early trials show promise, with one candidate poised for a larger study, while another mRNA-based vaccine enters initial testing. Personal stories like Dr. Stacy Norton’s—whose family has suffered devastating losses from this condition—highlight the urgent hope these breakthroughs offer. If successful, this could revolutionize prevention, shifting medicine from detection to defense for hereditary cancers.

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