CAR T-Cell Therapy

CAR T-cell therapy starts by modifying a sample of your T cells. In a laboratory, experts reprogram the cells to produce chimeric antigen receptors. We then put the modified cells back into your body through a vein (infusion). Careful measures are in place throughout this process to ensure safe, high-quality services.

Here’s more about how it works: 

T Cell Collection

We remove blood through a needle in your arm. The blood flows into an apheresis machine, which removes specific blood components (like T cells). The remaining components flow back into your body through a needle in the other arm. 

Infusion

When the modified cells are ready, we admit you to the hospital and deliver them via infusion. Before receiving CAR T cells, you undergo a few days of chemotherapy followed by a few days of rest. You then receive a blood transfusion containing your T cells.

Monitoring

It’s necessary to stay in the hospital after CAR T-cell therapy so we can monitor your response. You may receive medications to prevent or control side effects, such as reactions to CAR T-cells (cytokine release syndrome), infections or fever. Monitoring may last a few days or up to several weeks.