# Moderna and Merck unveil mRNA cancer vaccine that cuts melanoma spread

https://mins.news/en/item/26640

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-19 20:39 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/19/moderna-merck-unveil-mrna-based-cancer-vaccine-that-cuts-spread?traffic_source=rss

> Moderna and Merck say their personalised mRNA vaccine Intismeran reduced melanoma recurrence and tumour spread in a late-stage trial. Full results are pending, while the companies are discussing the treatment with regulators; Moderna’s shares briefly jumped 160 percent after the announcement.

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