Showing posts with label tetanus-diptheria_(Td_toxoid). Show all posts
Showing posts with label tetanus-diptheria_(Td_toxoid). Show all posts

Saturday, 7 January 2017

dendridic vaccine plus virus

Dear all,
we are planning on getting the vaccine with Van Gool for my 17-year old pretty soon. I know he is using  Newcastle virus with it, but I wonder if this would be the most effective/aggressive option. I have seen mixed reports on its efficacy, so I wonder if tetanus shot or Hilton would be a better option to add to the vaccine. From what I read, tetanus seems a lot more effective. As much as I trust Van Gool's expertise, I still can't fully put my faith into any one treatment if there is a possibility of something working better. I am sure Van Gool would insist on his approach, but I wonder if this is because he truly believes it is better tan others ( such as tetanus) or because this is the only protocol they use at the moment. Would anyone have an opinion on that? Thanks!

Tuesday, 9 February 2016

AVERT trial at Duke now recruiting

Nivolumab With DC Vaccines for Recurrent Brain Tumors (AVERT)


This is a trial testing

  • CMV-targeted dendritic cell vaccine +
  • PD-1 antibody (nivolumab)
  • a single dose of Td toxoid (tetanus-diptheria) prior to the fourth vaccination
The trial is for first or second recurrence of high grade glioma (grade III or IV), no prior treatment with Avastin (bevacizumab), age 18-80.


Wednesday, 14 October 2015

Any idea how to raise white blood counts?

Any ideas how to raise white blood counts or which drugs could be lowering it?
I am planning to start folate.