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 ODAC Committee Votes Unanimously in Favor of Benefit-Risk Profile of Cilta-Cel in Early R/R Myeloma

March 15th 2024

The FDA’s Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee voted in favor of ciltacabtagene autoleucel for patients with early relapsed/refractory myeloma.

FDA Approves Lisocabtagene Maraleucel for Relapsed or Refractory CLL or SLL

March 15th 2024

The FDA has granted accelerated approval to lisocabtagene maraleucel for the treatment of select patients with relapsed/refractory CLL or SLL.

Dual-Targeted CAR T-Cell Therapy Displays Early Efficacy in Recurrent Glioblastoma

March 13th 2024

A CAR T-cell therapy directed toward 2 brain tumor–associated proteins displayed preliminary activity in recurrent glioblastoma.

Porter Discusses FDA’s Call for Secondary Malignancies Boxed Warning on CAR T-Cell Therapies

March 5th 2024

David L. Porter, MD, discusses the decision by the FDA to call for a boxed warning for secondary malignancies on all approved CAR T-cell agents.

Dr Feldman on the Importance of the TRANSCEND CLL 004 Trial in CLL/SLL

March 4th 2024

Tatyana Feldman, MD, discusses the TRANSCEND CLL 004 trial in patients with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma.

Banerjee Discusses FDA Call for Secondary Malignancies Boxed Warning on CAR T-cell Therapies

March 4th 2024

Rahul Banerjee, MD FACP, discusses the FDA’s decision to add a class-wide boxed warning for secondary malignancies on all approved CAR T-cell therapies.

Zevorcabtagene Autoleucel Wins Approval in China for R/R Multiple Myeloma

March 1st 2024

China’s NMPA has approved zevor-cel for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma after at least 3 lines of therapy.

Brexu-Cel Delivers Prolonged OS Benefit in Relapsed/Refractory MCL

February 28th 2024

Andre H. Goy, MD, discusses how the ZUMA-18 trial data support the benefit of earlier-line use of brexucabtagene autoleucel in mantle cell lymphoma.

Back to the Bench: Exploring the Potential of CAR T-Cell Therapy in Oncology

February 27th 2024

Miguel-Angel Perales, MD, and Caron A. Jacobson, MD, share insights regarding the context and implications of the recent actions by the FDA to add boxed warnings to CAR T-cell therapies.

The Future of CAR T-Cell Therapy in LBCL

February 27th 2024

Caron A. Jacobson, MD, and Miguel-Angel Perales, MD, look at both the regulatory and clinical components that will shape future research and utilization of CAR T-cell therapy in oncology and beyond.

Liso-Cel Maintains Longer-Term Responses in Pretreated Relapsed/Refractory CLL/SLL

February 21st 2024

Tatyana Feldman, MD, highlights updated data for liso-cel in relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma.

Bridging Therapy With CAR T-Cell Therapy in LBCL

February 20th 2024

Caron A. Jacobson, MD, and Miguel-Angel Perales, MD, discuss different uses for CAR T-cell therapy, particularly a trial in which a CAR T-Cell therapy is being evaluated in MRD-positive patients treated with chemotherapy.

The Impact of Real-World Analyses in the Utilization of CAR T-Cell Therapy in LBCL

February 20th 2024

Thought leaders discuss patient scenarios and different factors to consider when deciding how to select and utilize bridging therapy in the management of patients with LBCL.

Expert Perspective on Real-World Follow-Up Analyses of Liso-Cel in LBCL

February 13th 2024

Caron A. Jacobson, MD, and Miguel-Angel Perales, MD, review the impact of real-world analysis and how they may shape guidelines and clinical approaches with respect to the use of CAR T-cell therapy in LBCL.In particular, they note how continued research bolsters the safety profile of these agents.

Real World Findings for Liso-Cel in LBCL From the Cell Therapy Consortium

February 13th 2024

Caron A. Jacobson, MD, discusses the significance of a real-world follow-up analysis of liso-cel in which safety and efficacy findings in patients with comorbidities and others who were not eligible for clinical trials were consistent with those studies.

Understanding Malignancy Risks With the Use of CAR T-cell Therapies

February 5th 2024

Miguel-Angel Perales, MD, shares background on the unique design of a real-world analysis of liso-cel in LBCL in which he and his co-investigators prospectively collected retrospective data.

CAR T-Cell Therapy as a Second-Line Treatment for LBCL

February 5th 2024

Miguel-Angel Perales, MD, shares insight into the factors he considers when deciding if a patient should receive CAR T-cell therapy in the second line.

Lonial Spotlights CAR T-Cell and Off-the-Shelf Treatments in Multiple Myeloma

February 2nd 2024

Sagar Lonial, MD, FACP, details how CAR T-cell therapies and off-the-shelf treatments are improving outcomes for patients with multiple myeloma.

Sequencing With CAR T-Cell Therapy for LBCL

January 30th 2024

Caron A. Jacobson, MD, and Miguel-Angel Perales, MD, share considerations for sequencing CAR T-cell therapies in patients with LBCL, depending on treatments they have already received.

The Expanding Utility of CAR T-Cell Therapy in LBCL

January 30th 2024

Caron A. Jacobson, MD, and Miguel-Angel Perales, MD, discuss the trajectory and role of of CAR T-cell therapy within the treatment spectrum for LBCL.