Episode 106

CAR T-cell Therapy - A Patient's Perspective

Join us for a conversation with Jonathan Clark, a patient advocate who has been in remission for over five years after receiving CAR T-cell therapy for Mantle Cell Lymphoma.

Jonathan shares his journey from relapse to recovery, detailing the challenges and triumphs of this cutting-edge treatment from a patient’s perspective. With host Dr. Sarah de Vlieger, they discuss his motivation for sharing his story and the profound physical and psychological impacts of long-term remission.

Jonathan also talks about managing long-term side effects like immunodeficiencies and how apparently small changes can significantly improve quality of life. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the patient's perspective, advocating for quality of life improvements, and the need for personalized care that goes beyond medical statistics. Jonathan highlights the global disparities in accessing advanced treatments like CAR T-cell therapy and concludes with a call to prioritize quality of life in treatment decisions. 

 

Host: Dr Sarah de Vlieger

Guest: Jonathan Clark

This episode is part of a series recorded at the joint EHA-EBMT 6th European CAR T-cell meeting in Valencia in February 2024.

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The European Hematology Association promotes excellence in patient care, research, and education in hematology. We serve medical professionals, researchers, and scientists with an active interest in hematology. We are proud to be the largest European-based organization connecting hematologists worldwide to support career development and research, harmonize hematology education, and advocate for hematologists and hematology