Oncologists say the single-dose immunotherapy is currently approved for those with advanced stage 4 melanoma, who have not had success with other treatments. The process works by surgically removing a piece of the patient's tumor and then identifying specific cancer-fighting immune cells from it. From there, the cells are multiplied and re-infused through an IV. By doing this, the patient's own immune cells can go on to identify and fight the cancer.

Delphos Resident David Clark knows what it means to protect and serve his country as well as his local community. Being a Delphos Police Officer as well as an army veteran, Clark has faced many challenged in his career. But no training could prepare him for news he would receive from his doctor.