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Ft Lauderdale, FL
December 23, 2023
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Members shared their experiences with CAR-T cell therapy for cancer, with several achieving remission despite varying recovery challenges... Read more

Members shared their experiences with CAR-T cell therapy for cancer, with several achieving remission despite varying recovery challenges including neurological symptoms, shingles, fevers, and fatigue, particularly among older patients. Several members emphasized that doctors conduct thorough pre-treatment testing and will not proceed if a patient cannot safely endure the procedure, and many found CAR-T easier to tolerate than chemotherapy, though some experienced cytokine release syndrome that was quickly managed in the hospital. A recurring theme was gratitude for the extra time with loved ones despite the fear and uncertainty, with members offering emotional support and encouragement to those considering the treatment and reminding each other that individual results vary but hope remains.

A MyLymphomaTeam Member

I did have neurological symptoms while in the hospital but they were quickly treated and resolved.

December 26, 2023
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Jumping in late... I had CAR-T last June. CRS while in the hospital but Dr's and nurses are prepared and handled it quickly. No side effects once I was released. I won't say CAR-T didn't work for me as tests showed good progress on my disease. However, some new disease has now surfaced in different areas so I'm heading for more treatment, possibly another CAR-T 'like' procedure down the road. More short term I'll have a very short radiation procedure likely followed by come chemo.

How are you doing now?

February 28, 2024
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

I had it & it was much easier than chemo. I wrote a lot about it but don't know where my posts are. Good luck!

January 21, 2024
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

I had numerous tests: heart, lungs, all kinds of blood work, to determine if I could withstand the treatment. If your doctors don’t think you can endure it, they will not let you get it. I was 75 and didn’t really have another option. I had tried more chemo, but couldn’t tolerate it. I had nothing to lose and would do it again.
I hope you find a treatment or a study that helps you. Please keep us posted.

December 27, 2023
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Theresa, I have been in remission since my CAR-T, but my recuperation has not been easy. Maybe because of my age and weakened state going in. I have felt much better, then got shingles, which affected my right leg. The shingles is almost gone, but now I’m getting strange fevers some evenings. But I don’t want to discourage you, because most patients do very well after CAR-T. I am grateful for it. My remission has given me more time to spend with my young grandchildren.

December 26, 2023

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