This presentation discusses what a clinical trial is, why they are necessary, the phases of a clinical research trials, how they are reviewed to ensure patient safety, the process involved in participating in a clinical trial, and where one can go to receive further information about clinical trials. 

CAR T-cell therapy is a type of specialized immunotherapy that uses the patient's own modified T-cells to fight cancer. It is approved to treat certain blood cancers like lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myeloma.

La terapia de células CAR T es un tratamiento nuevo para pacientes que tienen ciertos tipos de linfoma no Hodgkin. Conozca lo que implica someterse a una terapia de células CAR T, quién es un buen candidato y los posibles resultados.

Multiple studies have shown that most patients who receive chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy report a good quality of life long-term. Learn how CAR T-cell therapy is performed and its short-term and long-term effects on patients and caregivers. Discover key differences between CAR T-cell, stem cell transplant and other and chemotherapy treatments.

Advanced age has traditionally been seen as prohibitive for treatments like stem cell transplants and CAR T therapy. This presentation reviews evidence that overall fitness is a crucial factor in reducing non-relapse mortality and that otherwise healthy elderly patients can have successful outcomes after transplant and CAR T-cell therapy.

CAR T therapy (chimeric antigen receptor therapy) is a new treatment strategy that has been shown to improve patient outcomes. In this lecture, Dr. William reviews the steps involved, including T-cell collection, lymphodepleting chemotherapy, reinfusion of T-cells, and follow-up care. Potential side effects and their treatments are discussed as wel

La terapia de Células CAR-T es una nueva terapia para pacientes con mieloma múltiple. Esta presentación explica qué es la terapia de Células CAR-T, cuál es su eficacia para los pacientes con mieloma y los posibles efectos secundarios.

CAR T-cell therapy is an exciting second-line option for patients living with relapsed multiple myeloma. In this presentation, Dr. Ahmed reviews each step in the CAR T process and discusses a number of studies that support its use. Potential side effects are reviewed, and exciting future trends are discussed.

La terapia de células CAR T es una nueva opción de tratamiento para pacientes con leucemia linfoblástica aguda, algunos linfomas y mieloma múltiple que no han respondido a terapias anteriores. Esta presentación describe cómo funciona la terapia de células CAR T, sus riesgos y efectos secundarios, y cómo estos pueden manejarse de manera efectiva.

The age of patients undergoing a stem cell transplant or CAR T-cell therapy is increasing, but older patients are often not as fit as younger adults. Transplant and CAR T-cell therapies can be modified to increase the likelihood of success for old adults.