the invention relates to a method of treating tumor cells within a patient wherein immature dendritic cells developed from the patient &# 39 ; s monocyte cells and a lymphocyte cultured medium adjuvant are introduced into the patient directly into the patient &# 39 ; s tumor cells . the immature dendritic cells and lcm adjuvant combine with the antigens in the tumor cells to form a cancer vaccine , thereby immediately treating the tumor cells of the patient . the invention also provides a precursor treatment step of treating the patient with radiation therapy or a chemotherapy regimen .