A new method to battle cancer

Tumor's amino acids train white blood cells to fight back

By Tom Kisken (Contact)
Monday, July 14, 2008



Clinical trial at UCLA

The DCVax clinical trial at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center remains open to patients who have glioblastoma brain cancer. For information, call 310-267-2621 or visit http://www.cancer.ucla.edu.

Lupe Carrillo, shown with his wife, Carmen, has been receiving personalized treatment to battle his brain cancer. A tumor was removed last summer.

Photo by Joseph A. Garcia

Lupe Carrillo, shown with his wife, Carmen, has been receiving personalized treatment to battle his brain cancer. A tumor was removed last summer.


Lupe Carrillo, front left, has had support from his wife, Carmen, and their three sons, in rear from left, Lupe Jr., Christopher and Adrian, while battling brain cancer.

Photo by Joseph A. Garcia

Lupe Carrillo, front left, has had support from his wife, Carmen, and their three sons, in rear from left, Lupe Jr., Christopher and Adrian, while battling brain cancer.


The brain tumor that threatened to kill Lupe Carrillo is now being used to help him survive.

The 61-year-old Oxnard man, diagnosed with a cancer that carries a 98 percent fatality rate, is being treated with an experimental vaccine made of his own white blood cells and amino acids from the tumor.

Like a search-and-rescue dog trained to follow a scent, the amino acids are used in a UCLA clinical trial to teach Carrillo's immune system to recognize and fight cells from his specific cancer.

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Fox Valley Brain Tumor Coalition - Journey of Hope Walk

The Journey of Hope is our major fundraiser of the year, allowing us to raise most of the funds that we need to survive. This event is critical to the success of this group, so we hope you can join us!

With over 750 walkers, the Fox Valley Brain Tumor Coalition puts on a great party the Saturday after Labor Day every year. The non-competitive walk is held on the grounds of NeuroSpine Center of Wisconsin. Our paved ½ mile trail is short enough for nearly everyone to make at least one lap around, and is accessible to wheelchairs! For those who like more of a challenge, we encourage as many laps as you are able to do!

The day is a celebration of those fighting brain tumors and remembering those who have lost their battle. The walk starts with a ceremony at the Tree of Hope, with testimonials from those most affected by this disease, as well as a dedication from neurosurgeon Thomas Wascher MD, one of our biggest supporters.

Once you have built up your appetite from the walk, come in to our party tent for a great home-cooked picnic. We have fresh roasted corn-on-the-cob, hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and sweets! Vegetarian selections are available for those with restricted diets.

A huge silent auction, kids games, music, pictures and more makes this party fun for everyone!

As always, dogs are welcome, but should always be on a leash…we will provide water for our four legged friends!

Your registration cost of $10 (yes still only $10 after all these years!!!) includes a great t-shirt with all of our corporate sponsors proudly displayed, lunch and all the fun you can handle!

New this year is our online registration and personal web page, making it easier for your family and friends to support your efforts.

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