New treatment for cancer sufferers: vaccine possible “by 2028’... As of: February 6, 2024, 9:36 a.m By: Karolin Schaefer Cancer is the second most common cause of death in Germany.

According to the Cancer Information Service, more than half of all people affected by cancer are still alive five years after diagnosis. Patients could still live for decades in the future, according to Curevac boss Alexander Zehnder. The company is currently researching new mRNA-based treatment methods in the fight against cancer.