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030 CAR-T Therapy Explained: A Personalised Treatment for Myeloma

In this episode Doctors Jam & Sally explain CAR-T cell therapy for myeloma - how it works, what the treatment journey looks like, the potential side effects, and why it offers hope for longer treatment-free time. 📌Key Takeaways: • Your own immune cells can be re-engineered to find and destroy myeloma - a truly personalised treatment. • After CAR-T, many patients can have months or years off regular therapy. • It’s powerful and promising - but not everyone can access it yet, and it doesn’t work for all patients. For extra content and more resources, please visit our website: https://www.themyelomaminutes.com/ We are proudly partnered with Myeloma UK for this episode. For more credible myeloma advice, please visit: https://www.myeloma.org.uk/ The Myeloma UK InfoLine is: 0800 980 3332 This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalised medical guidance regarding your health concerns   ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Dr. Jam Kothari Dr Jam Kothari (@myeloma_medic) is an Oxford based blood cancer doctor, specialising in the treatment of multiple myeloma and associated conditions. He has been a consultant for a decade, and leads the provision of myeloma care for Oxford and neighbouring areas. He lectures regionally and nationally and leads clinical trials investigating the use of new treatments for myeloma. He is a strong believer in patient based, holistic care, delivered with warmth, clarity and integrity.   Dr. Sally Moore Dr Sally Moore is a Bristol based consultant who specialises in treating patients living with multiple myeloma and other plasma cell disorders. She oversees the delivery of clinical research studies for myeloma patients and has academic interests in how to maximise quality of life for patients and improve outcomes in older, less fit patients.  She frequently contributes to myeloma related educational events for fellow doctors and healthcare professionals at a local, regional and national level and is an active member of the UK Myeloma Research Alliance and an executive member of the UK Myeloma Society.