Research: the third dose of the vaccine increases the level of antibodies in cancer patients

The third dose of the coronavirus vaccine significantly increases the antibody levels in the body of cancer patients.

This is evidenced by the results of a study conducted in the oncology department of the Ichilov hospital. The results are published in the Lancet Oncology.

According to scientists, more than 6 months after receiving the first two doses, antibody levels decline. Healthy patients and about 20% of cancer patients do not have antibodies after six months.

And the introduction of the third dose helps to significantly increase their levels. Most patients develop a positive immune response without significant side effects.