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07-01-2005, 02:37 PM

Thanks to all. I spoke to Dr Webster there and actually got a better understanding of the 2 studies. They are the same vaccine, just different criteria to get in. As a result, we'll let them put Caryn into which ever they prefer.

I did get learn something new, that I found interesting and exciting. UWA has a new trial for people that have a recurrence after getting vaccinated. As I understand it, they will pull t-cells from the tumor, multiply them in the lab and then inject them back into the patient. Apparently Sloan has done this for melanoma with great success.

I'll post after Caryn's appointment on Wednesday.

Best regards,
Eric

07-01-2005, 02:37 PM	#9
eric Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks to all. I spoke to Dr Webster there and actually got a better understanding of the 2 studies. They are the same vaccine, just different criteria to get in. As a result, we'll let them put Caryn into which ever they prefer. I did get learn something new, that I found interesting and exciting. UWA has a new trial for people that have a recurrence after getting vaccinated. As I understand it, they will pull t-cells from the tumor, multiply them in the lab and then inject them back into the patient. Apparently Sloan has done this for melanoma with great success. I'll post after Caryn's appointment on Wednesday. Best regards, Eric