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		Treatment Name:		Adoptive IL-2 activated LAK cell intratumoral immunotherapy implant with adjuvant radiosurgery boost and naturopathic/nutritional immune enhancement. This is for newly diagnosed patients only.

		Keywords:		LAK Cell, Stereotactic Radiosurgery

		Phase:		Phase 2

		Treatment ID#s:		VT331

		Age Group:		Adults Only

		Min Karnofsky Score:		60: Requires occasional assistance but is able to care for most of own needs

		Conditions:		Newly Diagnosed: Y Recurrent: N Prior Surgery is Allowed Prior Radiation is Not Allowed Prior Chemotherapy is Not Allowed Age: 18-75. Tumors of brainstem and multi-focal tumors excluded.

		Last Updated:		11/26/2005

		Tumor Types:		Anaplastic Astrocytoma Any Malignant Brain Tumor Glioblastoma Multiforme Gliosarcoma Low Grade Glioma Oligodendroglioma High Grade Optic Glioma Recurrent Malignant Pediatric Brain Tumors


		Comments:		By enhancing the patient`s immune system naturopathically and nutritionally, the results of our 5-year experience with immunotherapy-treated patients should be markedly improved.

		Treatment Type:		Surgery Radiation Immunological, Biological or Targeted Therapy.

		Contact:		Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Christopher Duma, MD One Hoag Drive, Building 41 Newport Beach, CA 92663 Phone:949-760-5938 Fax: (949)760-2106 Click here to send an email Website: www.cduma.com

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