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Researchers hope to develop an 'off-the-shelf' vaccine, meaning a treatment that is readily available and can be used immediately for anyone diagnosed with Li-Fraumeni syndrome, rather than needing to be custom-made. This would make prevention much quicker and more accessible for those at high risk.
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