# A1 European Portuguese News | Can a Cancer Vaccine Help Stop Melanoma?

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Podcast: [Learn Portuguese A1 | Slow Easy Portuguese News, Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/learn-portuguese-a1-slow-easy-portuguese-news-daily-7811157)
Published: 2026-08-20T02:15:53+00:00
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## Resource

Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A real-world Oregon study of psilocybin looks mostly positive and safe, with almost 350 participants and very few serious reactions. Also: Moderna and Merck say a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine helped stop melanoma from returning or spreading in a Phase 3 trial. Hoje: Estudo com psilocibina no Oregon · Vacina mRNA contra melanoma. Today’s European Portuguese focus: está a tomar, is taking = is taking. Vocabulary: centros (centers), ansiedade (anxiety), urgências (emergency room). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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