CAR T-Cell Therapy - Patient Education

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PATIENT EDUCATION

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  • Preparing for CAR T-Cell Therapy
    • Your Care Team
    • Evaluation Tests and Screening
    • Financial and Insurance Planning
    • Identifying a Caregiver
    • Short-Term Accommodations
    • Psychosocial Support
  • Steps of CAR T-cell Therapy
    • Step 1: Cell Collection
    • Step 2: CAR T-Cell Manufacturing
    • Step 3: Bridging Therapy
    • Step 4: Preparative Chemotherapy
    • Step 5: CAR T-Cell Infusion
  • Side Effects
  • Receiving CAR T-Cell Therapy in the Hospital
  • Receiving CAR T-Cell Therapy in the Outpatient Clinic
  • Recovering from CAR T-Cell Therapy
    • Infection Precautions
    • Nutrition
    • Physical Activity
  • When to Call Your Care Team
  • For Caregivers
  • Resources
  • Contact Information

Step 3: Bridging Therapy

You may need treatment to manage your disease while your CAR T cells are being made. Your physician will talk with you about whether this is needed. This therapy can be done at your local oncologist’s office.​

Step 4: Preparative Chemotherapy 
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