Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating a subject with cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL). In certain embodiments, a subject is administered an effective amount effective of an IRM compound wherein at least one symptom or clinical sign of CTCL is ameliorated. The present invention further includes a method of increasing a cell-mediated immune response of a cell population that includes cells affected by CTCL. In certain embodiments, an effective amount of the cell population is contacted with an IRM compound wherein at least one cell-mediated immune activity of the cell population is increased.

Abstract: The present invention provides method for treating a patient with cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL). Generally, the methods include administering to the patient an IRM compound in an amount effective to ameliorate at least one symptom or clinical sign of CTCL. In some embodiments, the methods also include administering to the patient a priming dose of a Type I interferon. In another aspect, the invention provides methods of increasing a cell-mediated immune response of a cell population that includes cells affected by cutaneous T cell lymphoma. Generally, the methods include contacting the cell population with an IRM compound in an amount effective to increase at least one cell-mediated immune activity of the cell population. In some embodiments, the methods include contacting the cell population with a priming dose of a Type I interferon.