Matthew (USA)
Matthew (USA) Brain TumourDCT I had a meeting with the oncologist to discuss the MRI report and tumor images. During the session, we observed that the two bigger tumors had “imploded,” indicating that they have vanished, while the smaller ones have reduced to roughly half the size recorded three months ago. Additionally, there are no […]
Phase I/II clinical trial of dendritic-cell based immunotherapy (DCVAC/PCa) combined with chemotherapy in patients with metastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer
This post outlines a Phase I/II clinical trial evaluating DCVAC/PCa, a dendritic cell-based immunotherapy, in combination with chemotherapy for treating metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. It reports that this therapy, combined with docetaxel and prednisone, showed promising safety and efficacy results, improving overall survival and inducing specific immune responses without serious adverse effects.
Selections of appropriate regimen of high-dose chemotherapy combined with adoptive cellular therapy with dendritic and cytokine-induced killer cells improved progression-free and overall survival in patients with metastatic breast cancer
The post discusses a study on combining high-dose chemotherapy with adoptive cellular therapy using dendritic and cytokine-induced killer cells for metastatic breast cancer. This combination showed significant improvements in progression-free and overall survival compared to chemotherapy alone, highlighting the potential of integrating immunotherapy with chemotherapy for better patient outcomes.
Sophie (UK)
Sophie (UK) Breast cancer DCT The news of my cancer diagnosis came as a shock to me. I had been diagnosed previously, but it was a different type of cancer, separated by a 16-year gap. After undergoing chemotherapy, which didn’t agree with me, I looked into radiotherapy as an alternative, only to be told it […]
Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell (pDC) Infiltration Correlate with Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes, Cancer Immunity, and Better Survival in Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) More Strongly than Conventional Dendritic Cell (cDC)
The post highlights a study showing that high levels of plasmacytoid dendritic cell (pDC) infiltration correlate with improved survival and stronger anti-cancer immune responses in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) compared to conventional dendritic cells (cDC). The findings suggest that pDC presence may serve as a better prognostic marker for TNBC patients.
Personalized neoantigen pulsed dendritic cell vaccine for advanced lung cancer
The post discusses a personalized neoantigen-pulsed dendritic cell vaccine for advanced lung cancer. This innovative treatment aims to activate the immune system to target cancer cells by using neoantigens specific to each patient. The study demonstrates that this vaccine is feasible, safe, and capable of inducing a specific T-cell response, showing promising results in improving progression-free and overall survival rates in patients.
Favorable overall survival in stage III melanoma patients after adjuvant dendritic cell vaccination
The post describes a study on adjuvant dendritic cell (DC) vaccination for stage III melanoma patients who underwent regional lymph node dissection (RLND). It reports that DC vaccination significantly improves overall survival and is well-tolerated, showing fewer severe side effects compared to other adjuvant therapies like interferon-alpha or ipilimumab. The findings support the potential of DC vaccination as a promising adjuvant treatment for melanoma.
A Characterization of Dendritic Cells and Their Role in Immunotherapy in Glioblastoma: From Preclinical Studies to Clinical Trials
The post reviews the role of dendritic cells (DCs) in immunotherapy for glioblastoma, from preclinical studies to clinical trials. It highlights the promising outcomes of DC-based vaccines in enhancing immune responses and improving survival rates in glioblastoma patients. The article underscores the potential of DC vaccination as a therapeutic strategy and calls for further research to optimize treatment combinations and patient selection.
Heinrich (Germany)
Heinrich (Germany) Colon CancerDCT Receiving a diagnosis is a complete shift in thinking, causing one to re-evaluate and search for ways to overcome the situation, while also seeking assistance. I underwent two hospital stays, with the second resulting in my diagnosis just before being discharged. The head doctor wanted to perform surgery, but I took […]
