The latest updates on immunotherapy and the future of cancer treatment

Unraveling the Mystery of Cancer: A Journey through Basics and Advancements

Cancer, a word that evokes fear and uncertainty, has long been one of humanity’s most formidable adversaries. It is a complex group of diseases characterized by the uncontrollable growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body1. In this post, we will delve into the fundamentals of cancer, its interaction with the immune system, its …

Nourishing Hope: The Vital Role of Nutrition During Cancer Treatment

Cancer is a formidable opponent that affects millions of lives worldwide. While advancements in medical treatments, such as immunotherapy, have shown promise in combatting this disease, the importance of nutrition during cancer treatment cannot be overstated1. Many cancer patients often face calorie restriction, leading to a condition called cachexia, which weakens the body further2. Furthermore, …

EGCG and Green Tea Protect Anti-Tumor Immunity

Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is the most abundant catechin in green tea, and one of the most studied polyphenols across the world1.  The focus on this piece will be about the potential role of EGCG in aiding a TH1-promoting immunotherapy (such as from Immunocine) against something as aggressive as cancer. To begin with a note of caution, …

Why don’t Checkpoint Inhibitors Work More Often?

With immunotherapy really taking off in the past decade, many cancer patients are rightfully interested in adding this potential modality to their treatment plan. After all, it has long been established that the immune system can eliminate cancer if properly educated1, 2 and powered3, and that this is not dependent on where or what started the …

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Cancer Treatment

The relationship between cancer and oxygen is complicated, and nothing written here is going to change that. However, an alternative treatment option sometimes revolves around the use of hyperbaric chambers and ‘oxygen-loading’ programs, and as a matter of due diligence we should dive into the scientific merit here.

Benefits of Immunotherapy at Every Stage of Cancer

In the world of cancer treatment, time is a critical factor. The sooner the intervention, the better the outcomes. This is particularly true for immunotherapy, a groundbreaking treatment strategy that leverages the body’s immune system to combat cancer.

Shining the Light on Vitamin D and Cancer Treatment

Worryingly, about 35-45% of Americans don’t have enough Vitamin D11, the essential nutrient that our bodies need for tasks like absorbing calcium in the gut and maintaining healthy bones^{2, 3.}

Boosting Immunotherapy with Dietary Fiber

Of the 1.9 million cancer patients in 2021, 600,000 received immunotherapy, a remarkable number given the FDA approved the first cancer immunotherapy in 2011. This growth in the utilization of immunotherapy has spurred research into novel immunotherapies such as Immunocine’s Treatment, but also in supportive approaches to enhance immunotherapy.

Immunocine Dendritic Cell Therapy for Colorectal Cancers

Colorectal cancers have been on the rise and now afflict more than 2 million humans per year, more than 150,000 Americans per year¹, and is simultaneously becoming one of the deadliest cancer categories across genders^{2, 3}.

Babette’s Treatment Update

Babette has finally completed treatment at Immunocine. Now back home, the Immunocine Team will stay in contact with her to evaluate any future medical reports and scans. These follow ups are critical to ensure her physicians know what to expect going forward and Babette’s Immune System continues to attack her cancer.

Babette’s Treatment Experience with Immunocine

Many of our patients are pleasantly surprised by how much they enjoy their time in Cancun.

Is Alternative Cancer Treatment Safe and Effective?

As we now live in an age in which information freely flows and all manners of hyperbole are available at our fingertips through our screens, it is hard to know what is “real” and what is “fake.” Patients that receive a cancer diagnosis often find themselves scouring the corners of the internet attempting to find a better treatment option or something that ensures their odds of survival, only to be met with a smattering of anecdotes, reviews on all extremes, and no real idea what path they should take.

The Misconception of Checkpoint Inhibitors

As the earliest form of commercialized Immunotherapy, Checkpoint Inhibitors laid the foundation for Immunotherapy as a viable cancer treatment. Further, Checkpoint Inhibitors are able to be produced in bulk and are relatively safe especially when compared to Chemotherapy.

Stage 4 Prostate Cancer Patient Update after 5 Years

In 2014, Chris had Stage 4 Metastatic Prostate Cancer that had spread throughout his body. His physicians gave Chris less than 3 years to live. While he had seen initial results with Chemotherapy, his cancer progressed to over 30 tumors located throughout his body.

Advances in Treating Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Triple-negative breast cancer is a unique form of breast cancer lacking in typical receptors found on these breast cells. Despite its difficulty in treating, the Immunocine Cancer Center’s treatment has had demonstrated success in treating triple-negative cancer patients.

Is this therapy available in the US?

With the variety of treatment options in the states, you may wonder why you can’t get our treatment option in the US right now. Why isn’t it available at my local hospital? Someday it most likely will be broadly available, but unfortunately it is not today.

Your Immune System Can Fight Cancer

It seems most people are aware that the Immune System fights everyday to keep viruses and bad bacteria out of our bodies. While this definitely is a full time job, the Immune System actually has another job, which is equally important.

Unraveling the Mystery of Cancer: A Journey through Basics and Advancements

Cancer, a word that evokes fear and uncertainty, has long been one of humanity’s most formidable adversaries. It is a complex group of diseases characterized by the uncontrollable growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body1. In this post, we will delve into the fundamentals of cancer, its interaction with the immune system, its …

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Cancer Treatment

The relationship between cancer and oxygen is complicated, and nothing written here is going to change that. However, an alternative treatment option sometimes revolves around the use of hyperbaric chambers and ‘oxygen-loading’ programs, and as a matter of due diligence we should dive into the scientific merit here.

Benefits of Immunotherapy at Every Stage of Cancer

In the world of cancer treatment, time is a critical factor. The sooner the intervention, the better the outcomes. This is particularly true for immunotherapy, a groundbreaking treatment strategy that leverages the body’s immune system to combat cancer.

Dendritic Cells and Their Therapeutic Role in Prostate Cancer

In 2022, almost 270,000 American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and about 35,000 prostate cancer patients will succumb to the disease.

Cancer Cells Hiding in Other Cancer Cells?

As we outlined in our post dedicated to Head & Neck Cancer, the Immune System has the inherent ability to find and destroy cancer cells. In fact, it does this for you every day! Since humans already have this natural ability, scientists are continually researching why cancer cells are able to avoid detection and ultimately grow into tumors.

Understanding Immunotherapy with World Renowned Author, Haylie Pomroy

The Immunocine Team’s Dr. Matt Halpert and Dr. Rafael Gonzalez recently recorded a podcast with #1 NYT Best Selling Author and Celebrity Nutritionist, Haylie Pomroy.

Advances in Treating Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Triple-negative breast cancer is a unique form of breast cancer lacking in typical receptors found on these breast cells. Despite its difficulty in treating, the Immunocine Cancer Center’s treatment has had demonstrated success in treating triple-negative cancer patients.

Your Immune System Can Fight Cancer

It seems most people are aware that the Immune System fights everyday to keep viruses and bad bacteria out of our bodies. While this definitely is a full time job, the Immune System actually has another job, which is equally important.

Meet the Immunocine Team: Dr. Gregorio Viramontes

At Immunocine, we are proud to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the medical field. Today, we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on one such individual, Dr. Gregorio Viramontes, an esteemed interventional radiologist who has made significant strides in the world of radiology and cancer research. An Extensive Educational Background Dr. Viramontes’s …

Immunotherapy vs. Chemotherapy Side Effects: Comparing the Objectives

On August 4th, we posted an overview of how chemotherapeutic side effects differ from those experienced during immunotherapy. Informative, but broad, we decided to dive a little deeper into what really drives those effects and when they can even be beneficial.

What Is Immunotherapy?

In the late 1800’s Dr. William Coley stumbled onto an interesting observation, that an active immune response in the area of a tumor could delay and even occasionally eliminate a cancerous threat^{1, 2.}

Preparing for Your Trip and Treatment

It’s time to fight this cancer, fight it on your terms, and fight it hard. How should you prepare?

Nourishing Hope: The Vital Role of Nutrition During Cancer Treatment

Cancer is a formidable opponent that affects millions of lives worldwide. While advancements in medical treatments, such as immunotherapy, have shown promise in combatting this disease, the importance of nutrition during cancer treatment cannot be overstated1. Many cancer patients often face calorie restriction, leading to a condition called cachexia, which weakens the body further2. Furthermore, …

EGCG and Green Tea Protect Anti-Tumor Immunity

Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is the most abundant catechin in green tea, and one of the most studied polyphenols across the world1.  The focus on this piece will be about the potential role of EGCG in aiding a TH1-promoting immunotherapy (such as from Immunocine) against something as aggressive as cancer. To begin with a note of caution, …

Diet Guide to Prepare for Immunotherapy

As cancer patients prepare to come to Cancun to begin their personalized Immunotherapy journey, they often ask if there are things they can do to “improve the odds of success.” And while there are a few things, the focus here will be on diet and how it could improve the response of the Immunocine Therapy.

Triumph Over Stage 4 Melanoma: Brock’s Inspiring Journey

Brock S. had his world turned upside down when he was diagnosed with Stage 4 Melanoma in July 2022. With his cancer growing by 300% within five months since the initial diagnosis, he was given roughly three months to live.

Now six months after completing treatment and with remission in sight, Brock recently visited Immunocine to share his story.

Babette’s Treatment Update

Babette has finally completed treatment at Immunocine. Now back home, the Immunocine Team will stay in contact with her to evaluate any future medical reports and scans. These follow ups are critical to ensure her physicians know what to expect going forward and Babette’s Immune System continues to attack her cancer.

Stage 4 Prostate Cancer Patient Update after 5 Years

In 2014, Chris had Stage 4 Metastatic Prostate Cancer that had spread throughout his body. His physicians gave Chris less than 3 years to live. While he had seen initial results with Chemotherapy, his cancer progressed to over 30 tumors located throughout his body.

Immunocine Dendritic Cell Therapy for Colorectal Cancers

Colorectal cancers have been on the rise and now afflict more than 2 million humans per year, more than 150,000 Americans per year¹, and is simultaneously becoming one of the deadliest cancer categories across genders^{2, 3}.