Dendritic Cell Therapy & Cancer Vaccine
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Updated on: December 10, 2019
Discovering Dendritic Cell Therapy
Dendritic cell based immunotherapy was first approved in 2010 in the United States as a vaccination cancer therapy for prostate cancer and cancer cell treatment. Since then, there have been over 4,500 studies during clinical trials published on patients treated with this cancer vaccine. In cancer research studies, dendritic cell cancer treatment has been found to provide therapeutic and protective antitumor immunities. Clinical trials for cancer patients with melanoma, glioma, and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma show promising antitumor results. Dendritic cell therapy is also proven to be effective in providing an immune cell response for pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, and breast cancer during clinical trials.
How Does Dendritic Cell Therapy & Vaccine Treatment Work
Dendritic cell (DC) cancer cell vaccine treatment is a unique form of immunotherapy that has become more relevant among cancer patients. Autologous dendritic cells are rare leukocytes, a type of cell that plays a role in signaling the body’s immune system and developing stem cells in the bone marrow. The Dendritic cell is the most potent type of antigen presenting cell that is vital to proliferate T-lymphocyte, also known as a T Cell. Antigen helps the body trigger an immune response. By activating T cells with dc vaccination, dendritic cells help to promote antitumor immunity . These immune cells can help prevent the onset of cancer by suppressing tumor cell growth rates.
Dendritic cell therapy works by isolating dendritic cells with tumor antigen-loaded mature dendritic cells and administering them as a cellular, therapeutic vaccine. The process of performing DC therapy includes:
- Simple blood draw.
- Filtering of monocyte cells from peripheral blood and then loading it with tumor-associated antigens (TAA).
- Dendritic cell vaccination is then administered to the patient to attack tumour cells by activating T Cells in the lymph node(s).
Administrating DC therapy in a combination therapy with conventional cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy can serve as a promising treatment plan to improve its efficacy as well as boost the performance of the immune system.
How Is Dendritic Cell Therapy Administered?
Dendritic therapy via the dendritic cell vaccine can be injected intravenously, intramuscularly, intradermally, or directly into the tumor. Intervals for injection frequency of the DC vaccine can range from days to months to adapt an immune response. Consult with your doctor to determine the best mode of administration, dosage, and frequency of cancer immunotherapy based on your personal health needs.
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Resources:
- “Optimizing Dendritic Cell-Based Approaches for Cancer Immunotherapy” ( Datta, Jashodeep; Terhune, Julia H.; Lowenfeld, Lea; Cintolo, Jessica A.; Xu, Shuwen; Roses, Robert E.; Czerniecki, Brian J.) : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4257036/
- “ISOLATION AND GENERATION OF HUMAN DENDRITIC CELLS” by Smita Nair, Thomas Tedder, Gerald E. Archer: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4559332/
- “Manufacturing Dendritic Cells for Immunotherapy: Monocyte” by : https://www.cell.com/molecular-therapy-family/methods/fulltext/S2329-0501(20)30008-5
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Many patients come to us after going through several rounds of chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and other conventional cancer treatments. Our alternative cancer therapy programs are often more effective and have fewer side effects for our patients than those treatments.
Many of our alternative therapies are designed to boost your immune system so it is better able to recognize, fight, and kill cancer cells without the need of chemotherapy and radiation.
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We offer the following alternative therapies for naturally treating cancer and other diseases:
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We emphasize immunotherapy cancer therapy, which includes different therapies designed to boost and strengthen your immune system so it can recognize, fight, and kill cancer cells on its own. Immunity Therapy Center is unique because we are able to offer both alternative and conventional treatments in customized, individualized programs.
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Most treatment programs are completed in three weeks. Depending on the stage and condition of your disease, you may require a treatment program of six weeks or more.
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Dr. Bautista will evaluate you once your program is complete and recommend follow-up care. Depending on your situation, this may include alternative therapies, medications, and natural supplements you can take at home, or returning to our center in three to six months for further treatment.
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We are in Tijuana, a major metropolitan city in Baja California, Mexico, right across the border from San Diego, California. Learn more about our location and our facility.
Dr. Bautista received formal medical training from Baja California State University in Mexico. He also holds a Masters in Nutrition from the same university. He has worked as a Director for alternative medicine hospitals. Early in his career, Dr. Bautista became interested in alternative cancer therapy and treatments and has studied alternative treatments extensively around the world.
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Our alternative, natural treatment programs are completely customized and different for each person. Dr. Bautista personally evaluates each patient to design a holistic, alternative therapy program based on specific needs. He meets with every patient, every day, to monitor and evaluate his or her treatment and progress. This allows him to make immediate adjustments to treatments as needed.
Our entire team strives to make your treatment program a positive experience.
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We treat a wide range of patients with a variety of cancer types from stage 1 to stage 4, as well as patients with different autoimmune diseases, chronic degenerative diseases, and infectious diseases. All these factors, as well as previous treatments and medical history, impact individual success and survival rates.
Dr. Bautista will discuss your condition and chance of success during your initial consultation. Many of our patients do go into remission and see enhanced quality of life following treatment.
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Dr. Bautista and our nutritionist will discuss your diet with you during your cancer treatment. Your specific dietary needs may vary, but we encourage you to eat a balanced, organic diet as much as possible.
We have an onsite chef that prepares organic, healthy meals at our center.
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A typical three-week treatment program costs $18,995USD, and includes all therapies, diagnostics, and a healthy, organic, breakfast and lunch (+2 juices/smoothies) Monday – Saturday. Room and other board, travel costs, surgeries, and blood transfusions are not included. Some very specific therapies may not be included. Depending on your stage and condition, you may need six weeks of treatment or more.
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Airfare is not included in the program cost; however, transfers to and from the airport (Tijuana or San Diego) and transportation between our center and your hotel are included.
You may fly into Tijuana, Mexico or San Diego, California. Wewill make arrangements to meet and pick you up at either airport. We are only 25 minutes from the San Diego International Airport. You may also drive to the center. When you schedule your treatment, we will provide detailed driving directions.
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If you are undergoing outpatient treatment, you will need to stay in a local hotel or other lodging option during your treatment. We are located near several quality hotels in Tijuana, and have arranged special rates for our patients.
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