The present invention relates to an antigen composition comprising at least one mesothelioma cancer cell associated antigen and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier for use in the treatment of cancer, in particular mesothelioma, wherein dendritic cells are loaded with said antigen composition and wherein said loaded dendritic cells are administered in combination with one or more checkpoint inhibitors, to patients. The present invention also relates to an antigen composition comprising at least two mesothelioma cancer cell associated antigens and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The present invention further relates to an antigen composition comprising at least two mesothelioma cancer cell associated antigens and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, for use as a pharmaceutical, in particular for use in the treatment of mesothelioma.