CAR T-cell Therapy | Specialty

The OncLive CAR T-cell therapy condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on FDA-approved and investigational CAR T-cell products in hematologic malignancies, specifically acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. CAR T-cell research in solid tumors is also under exploration. This page features news articles, interviews in written and video format, and podcasts that focus on updates with CAR T-cell therapy and the ongoing research with this type of treatment.

FDA Clears Companion Diagnostic for Afami-Cel in Pretreated Metastatic Synovial Sarcoma

August 6th 2024

The FDA cleared the SeCore CDx HLA A Sequencing System as a companion diagnostic for afamitresgene autoleucel in advanced synovial sarcoma.

Alemtuzumab Earns FDA Orphan Drug Designation for Lymphodepletion Before UCART22 in R/R B-ALL

August 2nd 2024

Alemtuzumab was FDA granted orphan drug designation as part of lymphodepletion prior to UCART22 in relapsed/refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Afami-Cel for Advanced Synovial Sarcoma

August 2nd 2024

The FDA has granted accelerated approval to afamitresgene autoleucel for select patients with pretreated unresectable or metastatic synovial sarcoma.

Reduced Incidence of ICANS and CRS After 2 Weeks Post-CAR T Supports Shortened Monitoring Period in DLBCL

July 24th 2024

The incidence of ICANS and CRS post-CAR T-cell therapy decreased after 2 weeks in patients with DLBCL, supporting a reduction of the monitoring period.

CAR T-Cell Therapy Selection in Follicular Lymphoma Requires Careful Consideration

July 15th 2024

Francisco Hernandez-Ilizaliturri, MD, details factors that influence CAR T-cell therapy selection in relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma.

Durable Responses With GLPG5101 Suggest Feasibility of Decentralized CAR T Manufacturing in R/R NHL

July 9th 2024

GLPG5101 produced high CRs in patients with relapsed/refractory non-Hodgkin lymphoma, indicating the feasibility of decentralized CAR T manufacturing.

Cilta-Cel Generates OS Benefit in R/R Myeloma After 1 Prior Therapy

July 2nd 2024

Cilta-cel improved overall survival vs standard regimens in relapsed/lenalidomide-refractory multiple myeloma after 1 prior line of therapy.

Improving CAR T-Cell Therapy in Multiple Myeloma

July 2nd 2024

Rahul Banerjee, MD, FACP, of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, discusses strategies to improve the benefits of CAR T-cell therapy in multiple myeloma.

huCART19-IL18 Is Tolerable, Induces Responses in CAR T-Cell–Pretreated R/R Lymphoma

June 27th 2024

Armored huCART19-IL18 treatment was tolerable in patients with relapsed/refractory lymphomas who progressed after CD19-directed CAR T-cell therapy.

FDA Modifies REMS for Autologous CAR T-Cell Therapies in Hematologic Malignancies

June 27th 2024

The FDA has modified the risk evaluation and mitigation strategies for CAR T-cell therapies approved for hematologic malignancies.

Liso-cel Shows Improved EFS, PFS, and Durable Responses in Second-line LBCL at 3 Years

June 27th 2024

Liso-cel continued to show improved disease control and EFS and PFS vs SOC in the second-line treatment of patients with large B-cell lymphoma.

MB-106 Shows Early Promise in BTKi-Refractory Waldenström Macroglobulinemia/LPL

June 21st 2024

MB-106 showcased a favorable safety profile and elicited responses in heavily pretreated patients with refractory Waldenström macroglobulinemia.

Battiwalla Talks Bispecific Antibodies, BTK Inhibitors, and Emerging Therapies in Hematologic Malignancies

June 19th 2024

Minoo Battiwalla, MD, discusses the role of bispecific antibodies as an alternative to CAR T-cell therapies in NHL, treatment strategies for aggressive follicular lymphomas, and more.

CD7-Directed CAR T-Cell Therapy WU-CART-007 Is Safe in R/R T-ALL/LBL

June 14th 2024

The CD7-targeted CAR T-cell therapy WU-CART-007 had a manageable safety profile and elicited preliminary efficacy signals in relapsed/refractory T-ALL/LBL.

CAR T-Cell Therapy vs Bispecific Antibodies: Picking an Approach in R/R DLBCL

June 13th 2024

Marie Hu, MD, discusses considerations for the use of CAR T-cell therapy and bispecific antibodies in relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Quadruplet Therapy and Early-Line CAR T-Cell Therapy Approvals Mark Shifting Standards in Multiple Myeloma

June 13th 2024

Minoo Battiwalla, MD, MS, discusses the impact of earlier-line FDA approvals for CAR T-cell therapies on treatment outcomes in multiple myeloma.

Dr Neelapu on Streamlining the Delivery of CAR T-Cell Therapy in Lymphoma

June 12th 2024

Sattva S. Neelapu, MD, discusses processes that have been adopted to streamline the delivery of CAR T-cell therapy to patients with lymphoma.

Axi-Cel Shows Safety, Clinical Activity in R/R Primary and Secondary CNS Lymphomas

June 11th 2024

Axi-cel administration was safe and clinically active in relapsed/refractory primary and secondary central nervous system lymphoma.

Braun Spotlights Novel Treatment Developments in RCC

June 10th 2024

David A. Braun, MD, PhD, highlights the developing role of T-cell therapies in RCC and looks toward the horizon for other advances.

UCART22 Earns Orphan Drug Designation for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Europe

June 5th 2024

The European Commission granted orphan drug designation to UCART22 for acute lymphoblastic leukemia.