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.

Ide-cel Elicits Durable Responses in High-risk Myeloma After Inadequate ASCT Response

January 24th 2023

David Siegel, MD, PhD, discusses the evaluation of idecabtagene vicleucel in cohort 2C of the KarMMa-2 trial and what these data could mean for this population and others with multiple myeloma.

Currently Available Treatment Options for Patients With R/R DLBCL

January 23rd 2023

Drs Loretta J. Nastoupil and Marc S Hoffman explain the available treatment options for relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and what to consider when selecting a therapy in the second-line setting.

Overview of Relapsed/Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (R/R DLBCL)

January 23rd 2023

Marc S. Hoffman, MD, provides an overview of recent updates in the treatment of relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Axi-cel Maintains PFS and ORR Benefit in 3-Year Follow-Up of ZUMA-5 in Indolent NHL

January 16th 2023

Axicabtagene ciloleucel continued to elicit improved progression-free survival and overall response rates in patients with relapsed/refractory indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Dr. Alvarnas on the Importance of Access to CAR T-cell Therapy in Cancer Care

January 5th 2023

Joseph Alvarnas, MD, discusses the importance of access to CAR T-cell therapy in cancer care.

Japan Approves Second-line Axi-cel for LBCL

December 23rd 2022

Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has approved axicabtagene ciloleucel for the initial treatment of patients with relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma, transformed follicular lymphoma, and high-grade B-cell lymphoma.

Obecabtagene Autoleucel Meets Primary End Point of ORR in R/R B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

December 20th 2022

Obecabtagene autoleucel elicited an overall remission rate of 70% in 50 efficacy-evaluable adult patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, meeting the primary end point of the phase 2 FELIX trial.

Tisagenlecleucel Shows Promise in Relapsed/Refractory Aggressive B-Cell NHL and Comorbidities in Real-World Setting

December 15th 2022

Tisagenlecleucel elicited durable efficacy and a favorable long-term safety profile in the real-world setting of patients with relapsed/refractory aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

BCMA/CD19 Dual-targeting CAR T-cell Therapy Shows 100% MRD Negativity Rate in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma

December 13th 2022

Among patients with newly diagnosed high-risk multiple myeloma, treatment with BCMA/CD19 dual-targeting FasTCAR-T Cells resulted in an overall response rate of 100%, with all treated patients evaluable for minimal residual disease showing minimal residual disease negativity to 12 months.

Cilta-Cel Shows Efficacy and Tolerability in Multiple Myeloma, Potentially Filling Unmet Need in Early-Line Therapy

December 13th 2022

The CAR-T cell therapy ciltacabtagene autoleucel has expanded options for adult patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma after 4 or more lines of prior therapy in the United States, and has continued to display promising efficacy in patients with multiple myeloma following early relapse.

Dr Abramson on the Efficacy of Second-line Liso-cel Vs SOC in Relapsed/Refractory LBCL

December 12th 2022

Jeremy Abramson, MD, discusses the efficacy data of second-line lisocabtagene maraleucel vs standard-of-care salvage chemotherapy followed by autologous stem cell transplant from the phase 3 TRANSFORM trial done in patients with relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma.

Dr Berdeja on the Safety and Efficacy of BMS-986393 in R/R Multiple Myeloma

December 11th 2022

Jesus G. Berdeja, MD, discusses the investigation of BMS-986393 in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Rapcabtagene Autoleucel Induces Deep, Durable Responses in Relapsed/Refractory DLBCL

December 11th 2022

The CD19-targeted CAR T-cell therapy rapcabtagene autoleucel was found to be well tolerated and to yield durable responses in patients with relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma who had undergone 2 or more prior lines of therapy.

Dr. Mukherjee on the Implications of the FDA Approval of Second-line Liso-cel in LBCL

December 9th 2022

Akash Mukherjee, MD, discusses the implications of the FDA approval of lisocabtagene maraleucel in large B-cell lymphoma.

Dr. Romancik on Maximizing CAR T-cell Therapy in NHL

December 8th 2022

Jason Romancik, MD, discusses efforts to maximize the efficacy of CAR T-cell therapy in non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

FDA Grants RMAT, Fast Track Designations to CB-010 in Relapsed/Refractory Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

November 29th 2022

The FDA has granted CB-010 a regenerative medicine advanced therapy designation for relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma and a fast track designation for relapsed/refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Dr. Shah on Unmet Needs With CAR T-Cell Therapies in Hematologic Malignancies

November 28th 2022

Nirav N. Shah, MD, discusses remaining unmet needs with CAR T-cell therapies, and how to ameliorate these challenges for patients with hematologic malignancies.

Dr. Janakiram on Future Targets and Strategies for CAR T-cell Therapy in Myeloma

November 22nd 2022

Murali Janakiram, MD, MS, discusses future targets and research strategies for CAR T-cell therapy in multiple myeloma.

Dr. Ramakrishnan on the Evolving Landscape of CAR T-cell Therapy in DLBCL

November 17th 2022

Praveen Ramakrishnan, MD, MS, discusses the evolving landscape of CAR T-cell therapy in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

CAR Therapy Era Moves Forward With Much Excitement, Lingering Questions

November 16th 2022

CAR T-cell therapies have generated considerable enthusiasm in the oncology community since the first FDA approval in 2017.