Dr. John Leonard Discusses Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell Therapy for Patients with Advanced B-Cell Lymphoma

In an article from Healio HemOnc Today, Lymphoma Program Director Dr. John Leonard commented on a study presented at the 2016 ASCO meeting, which reported that for patients with advanced B-cell lymphoma, remission could be induced through a combination of low-dose chemotherapy and genetically modified T-cells. These genetically modified T-cells are known as chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cells. They are modified to specifically target the CD-19 proteins found on the surface of B-cells. On the findings of the study he said,

“These represent additional data that show that this treatment regimen has potential in the treatment of patients with resistant, aggressive lymphoma. As far as follow-up is concerned, we need additional studies with larger groups of patients, with longer follow-up periods, to see if these responses are going to be durable.”

Look to this space for additional information on CAR T-cell therapy at Weill Cornell Medicine.

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