At the time Ward spoke with The Citizen, Aubrey had completed six weeks of radiation and was preparing for a CAR T-cell clinical trial in California. But the results have not established CAR T-cell therapy as a cure. A treatment far from homeAt the time of Ward’s interview, Aubrey’s family was awaiting final arrangements for a CAR T-cell trial in California. “They haven’t cured DIPG,” Ward said, “but they’re showing a lot of progress.” Ward’s first description of her daughter was that Aubrey loves Jesus.