Beginning TIL Therapy at NIH Next Week

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Re: Beginning TIL Therapy at NIH Next Week

Postby roadrunner » Fri Nov 11, 2022 4:58 pm

Pfccr: I’m going to echo Claudine’s good wishes. As you know, this is a very promising therapy, and I think there’s a good chance you will see significant benefits from it. I hope you get the kind of response you did to your primary with TNT, but even if it doesn’t go quite that far, there seems to be a good chance it’ll carry you forward to other positive steps. Good luck!
7/19: RC: Staged IIIA, T2N1M0
approx 4.25 cm, low/mid rectum, mod. well diff.; lung micronodule
8/19-10/19 4 rds.FOLFOX neoadjuvant, 3 w/Oxiplatin (reduced 70-75%)
neoadjuvant chemorad 11/19
4 rounds FOLFOX July-August 2020
ncCR 10/20; biopsies neg
TAE 11/20, tumor cells removed
Chest CT 3/30/21 growth in 2 nodules (3 and 5mm)
VATS 12/8/21 sub-pleural met 7mm.
SBRT nodule 1/22
6/20/22 TAE rectal polyp benign)
NED from 3/22 - 3/23
4 cycles FOLFIRI
LUL VATS lobectomy for radio resistant met 7/7/23

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Re: Beginning TIL Therapy at NIH Next Week

Postby roadrunner » Sun Nov 13, 2022 2:41 pm

As I expect you’ve seen, there are a number of small published studies that have shown quite substantial gains in PFS and OS vs. controls in CRC, so it’s clear the therapy is active if well-designed. And as I think you also know, the approach in general is “hot” in the solid tumor area—lots of people are trying to fine tune it so as to get results similar to those in hematological malignancies and melanoma. I don’t know what specific therapeutic angle or dosage approach your trial employs, but past successes in CRC do suggest that further improvements are on the horizon, and may already be here. That’s probably why your doctors are optimistic. I hope they’re right!
7/19: RC: Staged IIIA, T2N1M0
approx 4.25 cm, low/mid rectum, mod. well diff.; lung micronodule
8/19-10/19 4 rds.FOLFOX neoadjuvant, 3 w/Oxiplatin (reduced 70-75%)
neoadjuvant chemorad 11/19
4 rounds FOLFOX July-August 2020
ncCR 10/20; biopsies neg
TAE 11/20, tumor cells removed
Chest CT 3/30/21 growth in 2 nodules (3 and 5mm)
VATS 12/8/21 sub-pleural met 7mm.
SBRT nodule 1/22
6/20/22 TAE rectal polyp benign)
NED from 3/22 - 3/23
4 cycles FOLFIRI
LUL VATS lobectomy for radio resistant met 7/7/23

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Re: Beginning TIL Therapy at NIH Next Week

Postby roadrunner » Sun Nov 13, 2022 4:16 pm

Even better. Then if there advances to be had, you’re in the right place to get them.
7/19: RC: Staged IIIA, T2N1M0
approx 4.25 cm, low/mid rectum, mod. well diff.; lung micronodule
8/19-10/19 4 rds.FOLFOX neoadjuvant, 3 w/Oxiplatin (reduced 70-75%)
neoadjuvant chemorad 11/19
4 rounds FOLFOX July-August 2020
ncCR 10/20; biopsies neg
TAE 11/20, tumor cells removed
Chest CT 3/30/21 growth in 2 nodules (3 and 5mm)
VATS 12/8/21 sub-pleural met 7mm.
SBRT nodule 1/22
6/20/22 TAE rectal polyp benign)
NED from 3/22 - 3/23
4 cycles FOLFIRI
LUL VATS lobectomy for radio resistant met 7/7/23

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Re: Beginning TIL Therapy at NIH Next Week

Postby roadrunner » Mon Nov 14, 2022 5:44 pm

I understand how that sounds, but I assume that’s their low-end “success” threshold, though they hope for more, no?
7/19: RC: Staged IIIA, T2N1M0
approx 4.25 cm, low/mid rectum, mod. well diff.; lung micronodule
8/19-10/19 4 rds.FOLFOX neoadjuvant, 3 w/Oxiplatin (reduced 70-75%)
neoadjuvant chemorad 11/19
4 rounds FOLFOX July-August 2020
ncCR 10/20; biopsies neg
TAE 11/20, tumor cells removed
Chest CT 3/30/21 growth in 2 nodules (3 and 5mm)
VATS 12/8/21 sub-pleural met 7mm.
SBRT nodule 1/22
6/20/22 TAE rectal polyp benign)
NED from 3/22 - 3/23
4 cycles FOLFIRI
LUL VATS lobectomy for radio resistant met 7/7/23

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Re: Beginning TIL Therapy at NIH Next Week

Postby Thedruid » Thu Nov 17, 2022 5:55 pm

How many lesions do you have, PRAYINGFORCCR? Are they all located in the lungs or are you planning to also execute ablation in the (likely) adrenal gland?
_____________________________________
Diagnosed 07/16/18, age 43
Colon Resection 03/08/18,
Stage 3B, T3N2aMO
Lymph-vascular invasion confirmed
6/16 lymph nodes
Port installed in 08/25/18
FOLFOX 08/18 - 2/2019
Liver met in 01/20. Stage 4. RadioAblation in 02/20
4 PALN + 01 nodule in the left lung found in 09/2021
Lymphadenectomy removed 04 PALN in 11/2021
Folfox (again) 11/21 - 05/22
Removed single lung met in 11/22
2 new "suspicious" nodules of 4mm in both lungs.. no growth until 04/23

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Re: Beginning TIL Therapy at NIH Next Week

Postby Thedruid » Thu Nov 17, 2022 8:20 pm

Hello, PRAYINGFORCCR

I remember in the past to read several comments about a procedure with laser to clean up lung nodules. Several discussions happened around 2018-2019, when I discovered I had cancer. This is why I remember this topic. I can see comments from non-cancer forums from around 2009 about this procedures, so, by now it is more than tested and approved. The procedure can clean up A LOT of nodules (up to 100 at a time) with a very good outcome. I am not a doctor, but maybe it would worth doing some research.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6753410/

I remember in the past there was only one doctor expert on this procedure, named Alex Rolle, but I know he trained several others around the world.
https://www.ctsnet.org/home/arolle

Below is a link for some discussions on this topic. On this forum or on the "Cancer Survivor Network" there is more about this procedure.

https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comme ... nt_1611383 (one generic topic about colon cancer metastized to lungs and thi treatment)
https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/31354 ... e-to-lungs (another thread where people also mentions the treatment)

Maybe the advantage for you would be to possibly remove all lung mets at once and still keep a lot of healthy lung parenchyma. This could reduce the impact of the surgery on your quality of life if compared to other treatments that might remove a lot of lung tissue.

Again, I think some more research on the topic is needed, but maybe this is one more possible alternative for you. Let me know if I can help somehow.

Cheers
_____________________________________
Diagnosed 07/16/18, age 43
Colon Resection 03/08/18,
Stage 3B, T3N2aMO
Lymph-vascular invasion confirmed
6/16 lymph nodes
Port installed in 08/25/18
FOLFOX 08/18 - 2/2019
Liver met in 01/20. Stage 4. RadioAblation in 02/20
4 PALN + 01 nodule in the left lung found in 09/2021
Lymphadenectomy removed 04 PALN in 11/2021
Folfox (again) 11/21 - 05/22
Removed single lung met in 11/22
2 new "suspicious" nodules of 4mm in both lungs.. no growth until 04/23

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Re: Beginning TIL Therapy at NIH Next Week

Postby Thedruid » Fri Nov 18, 2022 8:55 am

Hey, hello, PryingforCCR

I am sorry. I added some info about the laser treatment of lung mets, but looking at another thread on this forum I can see you are completely aware of the doctor, procedure, etc... I believe the answer above did not added much to your current knowledge and options.

theDruid
_____________________________________
Diagnosed 07/16/18, age 43
Colon Resection 03/08/18,
Stage 3B, T3N2aMO
Lymph-vascular invasion confirmed
6/16 lymph nodes
Port installed in 08/25/18
FOLFOX 08/18 - 2/2019
Liver met in 01/20. Stage 4. RadioAblation in 02/20
4 PALN + 01 nodule in the left lung found in 09/2021
Lymphadenectomy removed 04 PALN in 11/2021
Folfox (again) 11/21 - 05/22
Removed single lung met in 11/22
2 new "suspicious" nodules of 4mm in both lungs.. no growth until 04/23

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Re: Beginning TIL Therapy at NIH Next Week

Postby roadrunner » Sat Nov 19, 2022 7:21 pm

I really hope the TIL therapy helps you. It has great potential, as you know.
7/19: RC: Staged IIIA, T2N1M0
approx 4.25 cm, low/mid rectum, mod. well diff.; lung micronodule
8/19-10/19 4 rds.FOLFOX neoadjuvant, 3 w/Oxiplatin (reduced 70-75%)
neoadjuvant chemorad 11/19
4 rounds FOLFOX July-August 2020
ncCR 10/20; biopsies neg
TAE 11/20, tumor cells removed
Chest CT 3/30/21 growth in 2 nodules (3 and 5mm)
VATS 12/8/21 sub-pleural met 7mm.
SBRT nodule 1/22
6/20/22 TAE rectal polyp benign)
NED from 3/22 - 3/23
4 cycles FOLFIRI
LUL VATS lobectomy for radio resistant met 7/7/23

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Re: Beginning TIL Therapy at NIH Next Week

Postby roadrunner » Sun Nov 20, 2022 12:47 pm

I’m sorry to hear that. It’s surprising to me and obviously disappointing. I would have thought they’d be shooting for more.
7/19: RC: Staged IIIA, T2N1M0
approx 4.25 cm, low/mid rectum, mod. well diff.; lung micronodule
8/19-10/19 4 rds.FOLFOX neoadjuvant, 3 w/Oxiplatin (reduced 70-75%)
neoadjuvant chemorad 11/19
4 rounds FOLFOX July-August 2020
ncCR 10/20; biopsies neg
TAE 11/20, tumor cells removed
Chest CT 3/30/21 growth in 2 nodules (3 and 5mm)
VATS 12/8/21 sub-pleural met 7mm.
SBRT nodule 1/22
6/20/22 TAE rectal polyp benign)
NED from 3/22 - 3/23
4 cycles FOLFIRI
LUL VATS lobectomy for radio resistant met 7/7/23

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Re: Beginning TIL Therapy at NIH Next Week

Postby beach sunrise » Sun Nov 20, 2022 10:24 pm

If it gives you more time to go thru the acceptance in Mexico or Germany it is worth it.
8/19 RC CEA 82.6 T3N0M0
5FU/rad 6 wk
IVC 75g 1 1/2 wks before surgery. Continue 2x a week
Surg 1/20 -margins T4bN1a IIIC G2 MSI- 1/20 LN+ LVI+ PNI-
pre cea 24 post 5.9
FOLFOX
7 rds 6-10 CEA 11.4 No more
CEA
7/20 11.1 8.8
8/20 7.8
9/20 8.8, 9, 8.6
10/20 8.1
11/20 8s
12/20 8s-9s
ADAPT++++ chrono
CEA
10/23/22 26.x
12/23/22 22.x
2023
1/5 17.1
1/20 15.9
3/30 14.9
6/12 13.3
8/1 2.1
Nodule RML SUV 1.3 5mm
Rolles 3 of 4 lung nodules cancer
KRAS
Chem-sens test failed Not enough ca cells to test

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Re: Beginning TIL Therapy at NIH Next Week

Postby roadrunner » Mon Nov 21, 2022 7:49 pm

Don’t think I’d seen this one, but others that were similar. Certainly seems promising. That 2010 study had great results. I wonder what’s up with the lowered expectations here. Maybe mutational level was a factor? Perhaps you have already inquired into that stuff; certainly Rosenberg would know where the state of the art is.
7/19: RC: Staged IIIA, T2N1M0
approx 4.25 cm, low/mid rectum, mod. well diff.; lung micronodule
8/19-10/19 4 rds.FOLFOX neoadjuvant, 3 w/Oxiplatin (reduced 70-75%)
neoadjuvant chemorad 11/19
4 rounds FOLFOX July-August 2020
ncCR 10/20; biopsies neg
TAE 11/20, tumor cells removed
Chest CT 3/30/21 growth in 2 nodules (3 and 5mm)
VATS 12/8/21 sub-pleural met 7mm.
SBRT nodule 1/22
6/20/22 TAE rectal polyp benign)
NED from 3/22 - 3/23
4 cycles FOLFIRI
LUL VATS lobectomy for radio resistant met 7/7/23

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Re: Beginning TIL Therapy at NIH Next Week

Postby Jacques » Tue Nov 22, 2022 1:24 am


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Re: Beginning TIL Therapy at NIH Next Week

Postby roadrunner » Tue Nov 22, 2022 9:25 am

In the article you linked above, this one:

“In a clinical trial (NCT01373047) of 16 patients with CRC, infusion of expanded sentinel lymph node (SLN)-derived CD4+ T helper 1 (Th1) cells induced an antitumor response, and complete tumor regression occurred in four of nine stage IV patients with distant metastases (131).”

“131. Karlsson M, Marits P, Dahl K, Dagöö T, Enerbäck S, Thörn M, et al. Pilot study of sentinel-Node-Based adoptive immunotherapy in advanced colorectal cancer. Ann Surg Oncol (2010) 17(7):1747–57. doi: 10.1245/s10434-010-0920-8”
7/19: RC: Staged IIIA, T2N1M0
approx 4.25 cm, low/mid rectum, mod. well diff.; lung micronodule
8/19-10/19 4 rds.FOLFOX neoadjuvant, 3 w/Oxiplatin (reduced 70-75%)
neoadjuvant chemorad 11/19
4 rounds FOLFOX July-August 2020
ncCR 10/20; biopsies neg
TAE 11/20, tumor cells removed
Chest CT 3/30/21 growth in 2 nodules (3 and 5mm)
VATS 12/8/21 sub-pleural met 7mm.
SBRT nodule 1/22
6/20/22 TAE rectal polyp benign)
NED from 3/22 - 3/23
4 cycles FOLFIRI
LUL VATS lobectomy for radio resistant met 7/7/23

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Re: Beginning TIL Therapy at NIH Next Week

Postby beach sunrise » Sat Nov 26, 2022 8:35 pm

My onc works with DR.Williams with certain patients.
I sent my scans to him last year. Didn't hear anything back so inquired about why not. Found out he moved his practice and sent scans to old place and he never received them. No idea what happened to the scans.
I might have to try him again also.
8/19 RC CEA 82.6 T3N0M0
5FU/rad 6 wk
IVC 75g 1 1/2 wks before surgery. Continue 2x a week
Surg 1/20 -margins T4bN1a IIIC G2 MSI- 1/20 LN+ LVI+ PNI-
pre cea 24 post 5.9
FOLFOX
7 rds 6-10 CEA 11.4 No more
CEA
7/20 11.1 8.8
8/20 7.8
9/20 8.8, 9, 8.6
10/20 8.1
11/20 8s
12/20 8s-9s
ADAPT++++ chrono
CEA
10/23/22 26.x
12/23/22 22.x
2023
1/5 17.1
1/20 15.9
3/30 14.9
6/12 13.3
8/1 2.1
Nodule RML SUV 1.3 5mm
Rolles 3 of 4 lung nodules cancer
KRAS
Chem-sens test failed Not enough ca cells to test

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Re: Beginning TIL Therapy at NIH Next Week

Postby claudine » Tue Nov 29, 2022 9:54 am

That sounds rather positive? Wishing you much luck with your upcoming treatment!
Wife of Dx 04/18 (51 yo). MSS, KRAS G12A, no primary

Tumors: L4 04/18; left adrenal gland & small lung nodules 03/19
rectum 02/22 (pT3 pN0 stage 2A); L3 09/22

Surgeries: intestinal resect. 05/18 (no cancer - Crohn's); adrenalectomy 02/20
L3-L4-L5 fusion and corpectomy 05/20; LAR 04/22; ileo reversal 09/22
L2-L3 fusion and corpectomy 09/22

Treatments: EBRT 04/18; SBRT 02/19; Failed adjuvant Xelox ; Folfiri/Avastin 03/19 - 01/20
adjuvant chemorad (Xeloda) 06/22; SBRT 11/22; Xeloda/Avastin since 01/24


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