Could a vaccine made from your own tumor stop colon cancer from returning?
NCT ID NCT02448173
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This Phase 3 trial tests a personalized cancer vaccine called OncoVAX for people with Stage II colon cancer. After surgery to remove the tumor, the patient's own cancer cells are used to create a vaccine that trains the immune system to attack any remaining cancer cells. The goal is to prevent the cancer from coming back. The study will enroll about 550 participants and compare disease-free survival between those who receive the vaccine plus surgery versus surgery alone.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
OncoVAX (personalized cancer vaccine made from the patient's own tumor cells)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a way to prevent colon cancer from coming back after surgery, potentially reducing the need for chemotherapy in some patients.
What could go wrong
This is still experimental and in a large Phase 3 trial, so results are not guaranteed. The vaccine is custom-made for each patient, which is complex, and it may not work for everyone.
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Halifax Health Medical Center
Port Orange, Florida, 32127, United States
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