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American Military News
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Experimental vaccine may prevent recurrence of cancer
Researchers recently discovered that an experimental cancer vaccine offers 'a promising approach' to preventing pancreatic and colorectal cancers from coming back after treatment. In a recent press release, UCLA Health announced that in a phase 1 clinical trial, which was backed by the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, researchers tested a cancer vaccine that can 'trigger powerful and lasting immune responses and may help prevent or delay cancer recurrence in high-risk patients whose tumors are driven by KRAS mutations.' The vaccine was tested on 25 patients who had received treatment for colorectal cancer and pancreatic cancer. According to the UCLA Health press release, the patients who participated in the study completed surgery to have their tumors removed and showed 'signs of minimal residual disease,' which indicated that they had a high risk of cancer recurrence. The UCLA Health press release noted that 21 of the 25 patients generated 'KRAS-specific T cells,' which suggests a stronger immune response than typical cancer patients. Cancer patients with higher T-cell responses exhibited 'longer relapse-free survival' compared to patients with lower T-cell responses. Additionally, the biomarkers for the cancer of three pancreatic cancer and three colorectal patients who received the vaccine appeared to be completely removed, according to UCLA Health. READ MORE: Pics: Child cancer survivor DJ Daniel diagnosed with 3 new tumors, White House says Researchers explained that a majority of the patients who displayed the strongest immune response remained free of cancer almost 20 months after receiving the cancer vaccine. 'This is an exciting advance for patients with KRAS-driven cancers, particularly pancreatic cancer, where recurrence after standard treatment is almost a given and effective therapies are limited,' Zez Wainberg, M.D., a professor of medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the author of the recent study, said. 'We observed that patients who developed strong immune responses to the vaccine remained disease-free and survived for much longer than expected.' The recent UCLA Health press release noted that 67% of the patients tested for the cancer vaccine developed 'immune responses to additional tumor-associated mutations.' Researchers suggested that the development of the immune responses indicated the potential for 'broader anti-tumor activity.' 'Targeting KRAS has long been considered one of the difficult challenges in cancer therapy,' Wainberg stated. 'This study shows that the ELI-002 2P vaccine can safely and effectively train the immune system to recognize and fight cancer-driving mutations. It offers a promising approach to generating precise and durable immune responses without the complexity or cost of fully personalized vaccines.'
American Military News
03-06-2025
- Health
- American Military News
Pics: Child cancer survivor DJ Daniel diagnosed with 3 new tumors, White House says
The White House announced on Friday that honorary U.S. Secret Service Special Agent DJ Daniel's father, Theodis Daniel, confirmed that the 13-year-old was diagnosed with three new tumors. In a March press release, the Secret Service explained that DJ Daniel was diagnosed in 2018 with brain and spinal cancer. The Secret Service noted that Daniel had gone through over 13 brain surgeries and was part of a 'research study that has given his family hope.' Highlighting his son's long medical journey after initially being given only five months to live, Theodis Daniel previously said, 'He's beating the odds.' President Donald Trump made DJ Daniel an honorary member of the Secret Service during his joint address to Congress in March. READ MORE: Video: Child cancer survivor DJ Daniel steals the show at Trump speech In a Friday post on X, formerly Twitter, the White House shared pictures of DJ Daniel and wrote, 'We're lifting up Agent DJ Daniel in prayer after his dad, Theodis, shared that DJ is now facing three new tumors.' 'DJ is one of the strongest, bravest young men—and has now been sworn into 1,351 law enforcement agencies across the country,' the White House added. 'Agent Daniel, you're a true legend.' We're lifting up Agent DJ Daniel in prayer after his dad, Theodis, shared that DJ is now facing three new is one of the strongest, bravest young men—and has now been sworn into 1,351 law enforcement agencies across the country. Agent Daniel, you're a true legend. 🇺🇸 — The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 30, 2025 In a statement regarding DJ Daniel's latest health update, Theodis Daniel told Fox 7 Austin that the family was 'just winging it day by day.' 'He does have three new tumors,' the father said. 'It's rough. There isn't a class that can teach you how to deal with it. You're hearing that your child has a nasty disease.' 'We're just going around showing people, 'Hey, you do care for one another,'' Daniel added. 'Let's give compassion, and let's try to join and help each other get through things.' According to Fox News, DJ Daniel has surpassed his goal of breaking a Guinness World Record by being sworn in as an honorary law enforcement member by over 1,000 law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. In addition to the White House's post last week, the Secret Service also shared a picture of Daniel on social media, tweeting, 'We are concerned to learn this morning that DJ Daniel is facing new challenges. We've never met a more courageous and inspiring young man. The entire Secret Service family stands with him as he overcomes this next chapter.' We are concerned to learn this morning that DJ Daniel is facing new challenges. We've never met a more courageous and inspiring young man. The entire Secret Service family stands with him as he overcomes this next chapter. — U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) May 31, 2025
Yahoo
01-06-2025
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Brain cancer patient DJ Daniel faces 3 new tumors after inspiring President Trump, law enforcement
A 13-year-old boy sworn in by the Secret Service after inspiring President Donald Trump with his fight against incurable brain cancer, was recently diagnosed with three additional tumors. The White House said Friday that Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel's father, Theodis, revealed his son has three new tumors. "We're lifting up Agent DJ Daniel in prayer after his dad, Theodis, shared that DJ is now facing three new tumors," the White House wrote in an X post. "DJ is one of the strongest, bravest young men—and has now been sworn into 1,351 law enforcement agencies across the country. Agent Daniel, you're a true legend." Trump-affirmed Secret Service Agent 'Dj' Daniel Continues Record Push To Be Sworn In By 1,000 Law Agencies Daniel, whose dream is to become a police officer, was thrust into the national spotlight when he was sworn in by the president before a joint session of Congress March 4. Read On The Fox News App Doctors gave him less than five months to live in 2018, when he was initially diagnosed with brain cancer. Taking advantage of a research study, the Texas teen is still alive after numerous brain surgeries. Honorary Secret Service Agent Dj Daniel Tours Training Facility, Meets Top Officials "Just winging it day by day," Theodis Daniel told affiliate FOX 7 Austin. "He does have three new tumors. It's rough. There isn't a class that can teach you how to deal with it. You're hearing that your child has a nasty disease. "We're just going around showing people, 'Hey, you do care for one another,'" he added. "Let's give compassion, and let's try to join and help each other get through things." Daniel surpassed his dream of setting a Guinness World Record by being sworn in by 1,000 law enforcement agencies across the country. Secretary Burgum Swears In Dj Daniel As Honorary Us Park Police Officer: 'Inspired The Nation' Most recently, Daniel was sworn in by the Williamson County Sheriff's Office in Texas. "I saw Theodis pick his son up," Williamson County Deputy Jeffrey Combs told FOX 7. "I felt that unconditional love, and I just knew I had to find DJ. So, it all worked out." His most recent federal agency swearing-in happened in April when a fellow cancer survivor, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, named him an honorary United States Park Police article source: Brain cancer patient DJ Daniel faces 3 new tumors after inspiring President Trump, law enforcement
Fox News
31-05-2025
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- Fox News
Brain cancer patient DJ Daniel faces 3 new tumors after inspiring President Trump, law enforcement
A 13-year-old boy sworn in by the Secret Service after inspiring President Donald Trump with his fight against incurable brain cancer, was recently diagnosed with three additional tumors. The White House said Friday that Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel's father, Theodis, revealed his son has three new tumors. "We're lifting up Agent DJ Daniel in prayer after his dad, Theodis, shared that DJ is now facing three new tumors," the White House wrote in an X post. "DJ is one of the strongest, bravest young men—and has now been sworn into 1,351 law enforcement agencies across the country. Agent Daniel, you're a true legend." Daniel, whose dream is to become a police officer, was thrust into the national spotlight when he was sworn in by the president before a joint session of Congress March 4. Doctors gave him less than five months to live in 2018, when he was initially diagnosed with brain cancer. Taking advantage of a research study, the Texas teen is still alive after numerous brain surgeries. "Just winging it day by day," Theodis Daniel told affiliate FOX 7 Austin. "He does have three new tumors. It's rough. There isn't a class that can teach you how to deal with it. You're hearing that your child has a nasty disease. "We're just going around showing people, 'Hey, you do care for one another,'" he added. "Let's give compassion, and let's try to join and help each other get through things." Daniel surpassed his dream of setting a Guinness World Record by being sworn in by 1,000 law enforcement agencies across the country. Most recently, Daniel was sworn in by the Williamson County Sheriff's Office in Texas. "I saw Theodis pick his son up," Williamson County Deputy Jeffrey Combs told FOX 7. "I felt that unconditional love, and I just knew I had to find DJ. So, it all worked out." His most recent federal agency swearing-in happened in April when a fellow cancer survivor, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, named him an honorary United States Park Police officer.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
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13-Year-Old with Brain and Spinal Cancer Faces New Health Struggle 2 Months After Becoming Honorary Secret Service Agent
DJ Daniel, a 13-year-old honorary U.S. Secret Service agent living with brain and spinal cancer, has three new tumors DJ's father Theodis Daniel shared the health update at a May 19 swearing-in ceremony, two months after President Donald Trump made DJ an honorary agent 'It's rough — there isn't a class that can teach you how to deal with it,' Theodis said about his son's latest diagnosisAs a small child, Devarjaye 'DJ' Daniel was given months to live. In 2018, the Texas native was diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer, with doctors giving him five months to live, according to the United States Secret Service. Five months turned into five years. Now, after seven years and more than 13 brain surgeries, DJ is still standing. But a new diagnosis has shaken his family and supporters. When the teen — who wants to be a police officer — was sworn in as an honorary agent of the U.S. Secret Service in March, his father Theodis Daniel said DJ's family is hopeful about his future, thanks in part to a research study he is participating in. 'He's beating the odds," Theodis said at the time. But two months later, the proud parent shared that the odds have changed. During a swearing-in ceremony at Williamson County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) in Texas, Theodis told FOX 7 Austin that the teen is 'just winging it day by day' in the face of new health hardships. 'He does have three new tumors,' the father told the Texas outlet at the May 19 ceremony. 'It's rough — there isn't a class that can teach you how to deal with it. You're hearing that your child has a nasty disease.' But DJ, whose desire to become a law enforcement officer stemmed from his family's experiences during Hurricane Harvey, has already achieved his goal, according to FOX 7. He has been sworn in by more than 1,300 agencies, including multiple on May 19. And his family remains hopeful. Amid DJ's health struggles, Theodis told FOX 7, 'We're just going around showing people, 'Hey, you do care for one another. Let's give compassion and let's try to join and help each other get through things.' ' Perhaps the crowning jewel of DJ's honorary law enforcement titles is U.S. Secret Service agent. President Donald Trump bestowed him with the honor on March 4 in a joint address to Congress. 'Tonight, DJ, we're going to do you the biggest honor of them all. I am asking our new Secret Service director, Sean Curran, to officially make you an agent of the United States Secret Service,' Trump, 78, told the teen, whose eyes widened upon hearing the news. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. The following day, DJ also visited the president in the Oval Office. And, after his father shared his latest health update in Texas, the White House released a statement of support for the teen. 'We're lifting up Agent DJ Daniel in prayer after his dad, Theodis, shared that DJ is now facing three new tumors,' an X post from the White House said. 'DJ is one of the strongest, bravest young men—and has now been sworn into 1,351 law enforcement agencies across the country," the post continued. "Agent Daniel, you're a true legend. 🇺🇸.' Read the original article on People
