Vaccine Trials Post Interferon
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Vaccine Trials Post Interferon

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    • November 19, 2013 at 8:29 pm
    secondhalf
    Participant

      My husband is in his last few weeks of Interferon therapy following surgical removal of a Stage 3 tumor contained in a single lymph node.  He tolerated the high dose month of Interferon and the past 10 months of self injections  quite well.  He has been able to work full time during this treatment following the intense month in which he worked half days.  I share this since many folks ask what the treatment might be like. 

       His most recent PET scan indicated he is NED status!  We are excited in this moment, but know that we must be vigilant against this beast.  

      Does anyone know of a vaccine trial that he might qualify for post Interferon?  His tumor was a wild type.and his primary site was never found.  We are in the Washington, DC area.

      This is my first post , but I have been visiting the site for about a year.  I find the information to be helpful and mostly accurate.  Thank you all for sharing your joys and your concerns as I am sure I am not the only silent visitor to the site.  You have helped me navigate a very tough year!

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        • November 19, 2013 at 9:33 pm
        Randy437
        Participant

          In 2009 I was in a vaccine trial at the University of Virginia that accepted NED patients.  I don't know its current status.

          • November 19, 2013 at 9:33 pm
          Randy437
          Participant

            In 2009 I was in a vaccine trial at the University of Virginia that accepted NED patients.  I don't know its current status.

            • November 19, 2013 at 9:33 pm
            Randy437
            Participant

              In 2009 I was in a vaccine trial at the University of Virginia that accepted NED patients.  I don't know its current status.

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