CAR-T - Looking for statistical data for over 70 age group

Hello @raemark - I would suggest that you ask your health care team this question. There was nothing to indicate in my searches that a person could not undergo the treatment a second time, though I did not find anything that promoted a second treatment.

I see it has been some time since you last posted, how are you doing?

I had CAR-10 when I was 67. I'm now 69. I assume I'm not a CAR-T candidate because I've already had it. Is that correct?

MUSC, is a great facility. I asked because Mayo Clinic offers learning sessions prior to CAR-T therapy for patients and their caregivers. They also have one-on-one sessions with a specialized oncology social worker. You may inquire if MUSC offers similar pre-education.

In the meantime, continue to ask questions here. It also helps to learn from other caregivers who have been there. Is there anything that weighing on your mind that you'd like to know about or prepare for?

Thank you so much!!
I want to be prepared and understand everything!! I will definitely check out the site!

No, he will be getting it at Medical University of South Carolina. I’m very hopeful!

@lmn, is your boyfriend getting his CAR-T therapy at Mayo Clinic?

I don’t know of an online “education” program. I do know there are some basic outlines and videos that explain the process.

One that was helpful to me was: lls.org/patient-education-videos/car-t-cell-therapy

There is another site for a specific CAR T treatment. As I understand it, there are different versions of CAR T. This is the one I will be using for my condition:

breyanzi.com/

Hope this helps.

Best of luck.o

Joe

Is this an online education process? My boyfriend is starting the treatment and I have many questions! Thanks!

Bob,

Thank you for the response.

Best regards,

Joe

Joe - I had the treatment in 2018. I read an article out of California where some people of senior age have gone past 10 years. I also learned from a younger person (20’s) that had the treatment at the same time as me, that the treatment had no effect on their cancer whatsoever. As with any other treatments, Car T can vary by person it seems. Feel free to reach out at any time, I will be happy to share my experience with any questions you may have. Enjoy the education class and I wish you the best on these next steps in your treatment.