There are 3 steps to CAR T cell therapy
CAR T cell therapy is given at a certified treatment center by an experienced healthcare team. It is a multistep process that takes several visits.
STEP 1: Before CAR T cell treatment
Blood collection
The patient’s blood is taken through a process called apheresis. The T cells are collected, and the other parts of the blood are returned to the patient’s body.
CAR T cell creation
The patient’s T cells are sent to a manufacturing facility where CARs are added. They are now CAR T cells with the power to find and destroy specific cells, which may include overactive and healthy cells.
Preparing for CAR T cell therapy
Before receiving CAR T cells, the patient receives a pre-infusion treatment to help prepare their body for treatment.