Tumor Vaccines in Neuro-oncology

Tumor vaccines in neuro-oncology are treatments designed to stimulate the immune system to recognize and attack brain tumors. Unlike traditional vaccines that prevent disease, these vaccines are made from tumor cells or specific proteins found in tumors. By training the immune system to target and destroy cancer cells, tumor vaccines aim to improve patient outcomes, particularly in challenging-to-treat brain cancers like glioblastoma. Researchers are actively studying their effectiveness and how to best combine them with other therapies to enhance survival and quality of life for patients with brain tumors.