From lab to community: Dr. Disis brings cancer vaccine insights to Spokane

CVI Director Dr. Nora Disis visited Spokane, Washington last month to share the progress and promise of cancer vaccines as a prevention and cure.

In recognition of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr Disis hosted a free community lecture at Gonzaga University. She shared the different kinds of breast cancer vaccines being developed at the CVI and said we expect the first FDA-approved one in five to eight years. 

Beyond her talk, she also engaged with local media.

"Many cancers, once considered death sentences when I started the practice of oncology 25 years ago, can now be managed, allowing patients to live full lives," Dr. Disis said on NonStop Local.

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