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The study’s findings highlight the complex interplay between CAR T cell therapy and cytokine signaling in AML treatment, suggesting new avenues for improving outcomes in this challenging disease.
Oncology, Medical October 8th 2024
Clinical Advances in Hematology & Oncology
Lisocabtagene maraleucel offers a new treatment option for patients with CLL who have progressed on both BTK and BCL2 inhibitors, addressing an important unmet need in this patient population.
Hematology/Oncology August 26th 2024
Oncology News Central (ONC)
Infections account for over 50% of nonrelapse deaths in CAR T-cell therapy patients, outweighing therapy-specific toxicities like ICANS and CRS.
Hematology/Oncology July 29th 2024
Cancer Therapy Advisor
Teclistamab, a BCMA bispecific antibody, demonstrates a promising 63% overall response rate in heavily pretreated R/R MM patients, with manageable toxicity compared to CAR T-cell therapy.
Hematology/Oncology June 17th 2024
The New England Journal of Medicine
Secondary malignancies like indolent CD4+ CAR T-cell lymphoma can emerge after CAR T-cell therapy. This case highlights the importance of recognizing and thoroughly investigating these rare complications.
The occurrence of second tumors, such as T-cell lymphomas, post-CAR T-cell therapy is rare. The study identifies Epstein-Barr virus and mutant clonal hematopoiesis as potential factors but finds no evidence of oncogenic retroviral integration, providing valuable insights for clinical practice.