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.
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Episodes in this series
- 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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