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Calgary man says clinical trial gave him hope when he had none

Researchers at the University of Calgary have developed a novel CAR T-cell therapy called GCAR1, showing strong preclinical and early clinical promise in treating sarcoma and other cancers. The therapy has been tested on two Canadian patients, with one patient experiencing significant prolongation of life expectancy by 18 months.

SourceUniversity of Calgary·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateJul 2, 2026