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.

Markman Shares Hopes for 2024, Underscoring Need for Meaningful Decision Support Across Oncology

December 28th 2023

Maurie Markman, MD, discusses current challenges faced with developing robust decision support tools for oncologists and projects additional research efforts dedicated to finding a way to leverage CAR T-cell therapies in solid tumors to improve patient outcomes.

Markman Reflects on Key Advances Made in 2023 in the Realm of Gynecologic Cancers and Beyond

December 27th 2023

Maurie Markman, MD, highlights inroads made with immunotherapy, antibody-dependent cytotoxic agents, and molecular testing across oncology.

FDA Approves Label Updates to Include New Data for Axi-Cel in LBCL, Zanubrutinib in CLL

December 22nd 2023

The FDA has approved label updates for zanubrutinib to include data from the ALPINE trial in relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and axicabtagene ciloleucel to include findings from the primary overall survival analysis of the ZUMA-7 trial in relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma.

Tisagenlecleucel Yields Durable Responses in R/R Follicular Lymphoma

December 11th 2023

Patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma experienced durable responses when treated with tisagenlecleucel (Kymriah) in the phase 2 ELARA study (NCT03568461), according to data presented at the 2023 ASH Annual Meeting.

Second-Line Axi-Cel Prolongs Survival Over SOC in Elderly Patients With R/R LBCL

December 10th 2023

The administration of axicabtagene ciloleucel in the second-line setting improved overall survival and progression-free survival vs standard-of-care treatment in patients with relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma who are at least 65 years of age.

Safety of Outpatient CAR T-Cell Therapy May Be Improved With Integrated Management Process

December 10th 2023

The utilization of remote patient monitoring within the first 30 days of outpatient CAR T-cell therapy can promote patient safety, reduce costs, and decrease hospitalization rates by allowing patients with hematologic malignancies to connect with a virtual care platform.

Ide-Cel Provides HRQOL Benefits Over Standard Regimens in R/R Multiple Myeloma

December 9th 2023

Idecabtagene vicleucel resulted in meaningful improvements in symptoms, functioning, overall health status, and health-related quality of life vs standard regimens in select patients with triple-class exposed relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, according to updated data from the phase 3 KarMMa-3 trial.

Westin Testifies to Senate Finance Committee on Cancer Drug Shortage

December 5th 2023

Shortages of several anticancer drugs continue to negatively impact clinicians’ ability to deliver the best possible care to patients.

Dr Hurwitz on Ongoing Investigations of the Use of CAR T-Cell Therapy in Solid Tumors

November 30th 2023

Michael Hurwitz, MD, PhD, discusses the ongoing investigation into the use of CAR T-cell therapies in patients with solid tumors, such as kidney cancers.

Dr Danish on Post-CAR T-Cell Bridging Radiation Therapy Eligibility in High-Risk NHL

November 29th 2023

Adnan F. Danish, MD, discusses findings from a study evaluating the prevalence of patients with high-risk non-Hodgkin lymphoma who were eligible for bridging radiation therapy prior to receiving CAR T-cell therapy, as well as the outcomes of these patients following CAR T-cell therapy.

T-Cell Malignancies Reported in Patients Who Received BCMA- and CD19-Directed CAR T-Cell Therapy

November 29th 2023

The FDA has received reports of T-cell malignancies in patients who have been treated with CD19- or BCMA-directed autologous CAR T-cell immunotherapies.

Dr Phillips on the Shifting Treatment Paradigm For CAR T-Cell Therapy in LBCL

November 28th 2023

Adrienne Phillips, MD, MPH, discusses the impact of CAR T-cell therapy on the treatment paradigm for patients with large B-cell lymphoma, highlighting key advancements in the decision-making process for CAR T-cell therapy selection.

FDA Approval Sought for Obe-Cel in Relapsed/Refractory B-ALL

November 27th 2023

A biologics license application seeking the approval of obecabtagene autoleucel for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed/refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia has been submitted to the FDA.

Dr Hurwitz on the Feasibility of Utilizing CAR T-Cell Therapy in Solid Tumors

November 27th 2023

Michael Hurwitz, MD, PhD, discusses the feasibility of utilizing CAR T-cell therapies in patients with solid tumors, such as kidney cancers.

Dr Leslie on Outpatient CAR T-Cell Therapy Programs for Hematologic Malignancies

November 23rd 2023

Lori A. Leslie, MD, discusses the benefits of implementing CAR T-cell therapy programs for patients with hematologic malignancies and highlights the successes with administering CAR T-cell therapy that JTCC has experienced.

Dr Phillips on the Management of Toxicities Associated With CAR T-Cell Therapy

November 21st 2023

Adrienne Phillips, MD, MPH, discusses the management of toxicities associated with CAR T-cell therapy across hematologic malignancies.

Dr Hasan on the Preclinical Efficacy of ROR1-Specific CAR T-Cells in CLL

November 20th 2023

Md Kamrul Hasan, PhD, discusses the preclinical efficacy and safety of ROR1-specific CAR T-cells in a preclinical mouse model of chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

FDA’s ODAC to Review Data for Ide-Cel in Triple-Class Exposed R/R Myeloma

November 20th 2023

The FDA’s Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee will meet to review data from the supplemental biologics license application seeking the approval of idecabtagene vicleucel for use in earlier lines of treatment for patients with triple-class exposed relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

CAR-M Therapy CT-0508 Shows Promise in HER2-Overexpressing Recurrent/Metastatic Solid Tumors

November 19th 2023

The HER2-directed CAR-macrophage therapy CT-0508 displayed a tolerable safety profile and signs of antitumor activity in patients with a variety of solid tumors.

Research Aims to Make Inroads With CAR T-Cell Therapy in Advanced RCC

November 11th 2023

Although not immediately practice changing, CAR T-cell therapy has the potential to become a standard of care for patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma following progression on checkpoint inhibitors and VEGF inhibitors.