title: A century of oncolysis evolves into oncolytic immunotherapy.
abstract: Treating cancer patients with oncolytic viruses that activate the immune system to fight cancer is an increasingly appealing option. Potency of the approach seems promising while safety has been consistent. Biological correlative data indicates that combining oncolytic immunostimulatory viruses with other existing treatments is tempting and many trials are ongoing.
authors.affiliation: Cancer Gene Therapy Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Finland; Kotka Central Hospital, Carea - Kymenlaakso Social and Health Services, Kotka, Finland.
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authors.lastname: Hemminki
authors.affiliation: Cancer Gene Therapy Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Finland; Helsinki University Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Center, Helsinki, Finland; TILT Biotherapeutics Ltd, Helsinki, Finland.
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authors.lastname: Hemminki