Oldham woman becomes first person globally to receive new cancer therapy
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Oldham woman becomes first person globally to receive new cancer therapy

13 Aug 2026 · Originally published 13 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: Oldham woman becomes world's first to receive new cancer therapy
Tracy Tomlinson, 58, has become the first patient to receive a new 'off-the-shelf' cancer treatment at The Christie hospital in Manchester. The trial, which uses engineered immune cells to target specific proteins in tumours, offers a potential new avenue for patients with limited treatment options.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK Greater Manchester
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