Opinion|Videos|June 19, 2024

CAR T-Cell Therapy: Leukapheresis Practices

Myeloma specialists discuss their approaches to determining the optimal timing for leukapheresis for patients awaiting CAR T-cell therapy.

Episodes in this series

Video 1 - 4 KOLs are featured in "Identifying Potential Candidates for CAR T-Cell Therapy"

EP. 1 Identifying Potential Candidates for CAR T-Cell Therapy

Video 1 - 4 KOLs are featured in "Treating Patients Referred to Academic Centers for CAR T"

EP. 2 Treating Patients Referred to Academic Centers for CAR T

Video 1 - 4 KOLs are featured in "CAR T-Cell Therapy: Leukapheresis Practices"

EP. 3 CAR T-Cell Therapy: Leukapheresis Practices

Video 1 - 4 KOLs are featured in "Triaging and Prioritizing Patients with Multiple Myeloma"

EP. 4 Triaging and Prioritizing Patients with Multiple Myeloma

4 KOLs are featured in this program.

EP. 5 Transitioning Patients Back to Community Practices Following CAR T

4 KOLs are featured in this program.

EP. 6 Monitoring Adverse Events Following CAR T-Cell Therapy

4 KOLs are featured in this program.

EP. 7 Educating Patients on Complications Associated with CAR T-Cell Therapy

4 KOLs are featured in this program.

EP. 8 Improving Access for Patients Receiving CAR T-Cell Therapy

A panel of 4 experts on multiple myeloma

EP. 9 Collaborative Education for CAR T-Cell Therapy

EP. 10 Evaluating the Use of CAR T-Cell Therapy for Multiple Myeloma in Academic and Community Settings

EP. 10 Evaluating the Use of CAR T-Cell Therapy for Multiple Myeloma in Academic and Community Settings

What are the criteria used to determine the optimal timing for leukapheresis in relation to the bridging therapy regimen and disease burden?

How is the leukapheresis procedure scheduled and coordinated between the community oncologist and the academic CAR-T center?
How are patients monitored after leukapheresis while awaiting CAR-T manufacturing and infusion?

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