LUNG CANCER TREATMENT

A 68-year-old lady came to us in December 2005 with left lobe Large cell cancer of the lung with pleural effusion from the same side. She had till then received a single dose of chemotherapy and had refused further doses. Pleural tapping was done and her TAA was identified and stored for DC vaccine preparation. She received 9 doses of DC therapy in a 9-month period. Her PFT improved and also the performance status. CECT remained unremarkable. The pleural fluid was replaced by consolidation. The tumor has not progressed since then and there is no evidence of metastasis to any organ. The cancer patient is surviving and is no more receiving DC vaccines. She is now on immunotherapy for the last 12 months.