CAR T Referral Process: Challenges Seen and How They Can Be Addressed

January 31, 2025

By Saad Z. Usmani, MD, MBA, FACP
Carlyn Rose Tan, MD

Opinion

Video

Panelists discuss how managing challenges in the chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T referral process requires addressing key barriers like timely patient identification, insurance authorization delays, and manufacturing coordination while emphasizing the importance of early referrals from community physicians.

EP: 1.Highlighted Data Review of CAR-T in Early R/R MM

EP: 2.Expert Insights: Distinguishing between CARTITUDE-4 vs. KarMMa-3 Trials

EP: 3.CAR-T in R/R MM: Patient Selection & Treatment Sequencing

EP: 4.CAR-T in Earlier Lines of MM Treatment: Patient Eligibility - Considerations between Ide-cel vs. Cilta-cel

EP: 5.MSKCC Insights: CAR T Referral Process

EP: 6.Overview of the CAR T-Cell Therapy Process: Apheresis, Manufacturing, Potential Bridging Therapies, Lymphodepletion, and Infusion

EP: 7.Collaboration With Community Colleagues: Comanagement and Transitions of Care

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EP: 8.CAR T Referral Process: Challenges Seen and How They Can Be Addressed

EP: 9.MSKCC Experiences: Successful CAR T Collaborations With Community and International Providers

EP: 10.CAR-T Clinical Trials: Potentially Moving CAR T Into Earlier Lines of MM Treatment

EP: 11.Applying Evidence to Clinical Practice: 63-Year-Old Patient With R/R MM Post Dara-VRd Induction Scenario

EP: 12.CAR T in R/R MM: Key Takeaways and Pearls

Video content above is prompted by the following:

What are the most common challenges you have encountered in the CAR T referral process, and how have you addressed them at your institution?
Dr. Usmani to ask Dr. Rajeeve: What advice would you provide to community physicians regarding the appropriate timing and preparation for referring patients for CAR T therapy?

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