IRX-2 is a primary cell-derived biologic that reduces the immune suppression that is often seen in the cancer tumor micro-environment, restores immune function and activates a coordinated immune response against the tumor. IRX-2 is a complex proprietary therapeutic containing numerous active cytokine components, which restores and activates multiple immune cell types including T cells, dendritic cells, and natural killer cells to recognize and destroy tumors. The present study administered the IRX-2 Regimen to 27 patients as a neoadjuvant (before surgery) therapy, and the main objective of the study was to determine the safety and tolerability of the IRX-2 regimen.
Inclusion Criteria: * Pathologically confirmed (histology) Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, or larynx. * No prior surgery, radiation therapy or chemotherapy of this tumor other than biopsy or emergency procedure required for supportive care. * Clinically staged Stage II, III, or IVA cancer, assessed to be surgically resectable with curative intent. * Life Expectancy of greater than 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * Stage IVB Squamous Cell Carcinoma * Use of any investigational agent within the previous 30 days * Uncontrolled cardiovascular disease * Myocardial infarction within the last 3 months * Abnormal hemoglobin, neutrophil, lymphocyte or platelet counts * Positive for hepatitis B or C or HIV * Evidence of distant metastases * Clinical gastritis or peptic ulcer within the last 6 months * Stroke within the last six months
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