I reported back for my second round of Interleukin and felt pretty confident since I did so well with the first treatment.  Unfortunately, I was completely wrong.  My first round of Interleukin I actually slept through the first 4 injections.  I thought it was just because I was tough.    Not the case. (read more)

Torch Velvet Lounge

Friday, August 21, 2009 at 8:00pm

Support Nathan Calhoun and his fight for cancer during our LiveLifeLoud fund raiser.

Live music from Armada Music’s very own Jennifer Rene along with Torch resident DJ Travis Myers.

All profits from the silent auction and raffle will proceed to Nathan’s treatment.

Admission is free for all but donations are a PLUS!!! Donate Online

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Surgery Objective:

To remove 3 tumors and enough of the lung to extract “t-cells” also called lymphocytes, and successfully grow them outside of the body.  Lymphocytes attack the tumors and try to destroy them but can’t do it in such small numbers.  The institute is going to grow them by the thousands and when I start chemo/radiation/interleukin, they will infuse my body with these cells hoping to destroy the cancer.  This surgery has been described as invasive as open heart surgery, and the recovery takes months. (read more)

Photos of the Benefit are now Available
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