RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Immuno-cell Therapy of Cancer in Japan
JF Anticancer Research
JO Anticancer Res
FD International Institute of Anticancer Research
SP 3321
OP 3326
VO 24
IS 5C
A1 KOHJI EGAWA
YR 2004
UL http://ar.iiarjournals.org/content/24/5C/3321.abstract
AB The immuno-cell therapy of cancer in Japan is in the phase of transition from therapeutic research to a more generalized option for all patients. A short history of cancer immunotherapy in Japan and its present status are summarized. In 1999, the first private clinic with a cell processing facility and specializing in immuno-cell therapy was established. Since then, the number of such clinics has increased. As a result, the number of patients who undergone the therapy has markedly increased. A summary of the clinical results of the therapy in 1401 patients treated in two leading clinics is also presented.