Episode Three – T-Cell Collection
Brendan’s T-cells were collected in mid-October. Since then, we’ve been waiting for insurance approval, and genetic modification of the cells.
Our CAR T-Cell Journey
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CAR T-Cell treatment for cancer is a revolutionary immunotherapy that is saving the lives of cancer patients, especially those who do not respond to traditional treatment, such as chemotherapy. Approved by the FDA in the United States in August, 2017, there are many clinical trials occurring around the world. This is my story as the parent of a kid with leukemia, and our own experience with CAR T. We'll welcome other patients and their caregivers to the show and learn first-hand about everyone's unique experiences.
Episode Two – Brendan’s Leukemia Diagnosis Part Two
Episode Two picks up on the story of Brendan’s diagnosis. We finally get back to Dallas, and begin treatment at Children’s Medical Center.
Episode One – Brendan’s Leukemia Diagnosis Part One
Welcome to our CAR T-Cell Journey podcast! Our first episode explains how this whole thing started. Brendan is a 20-year-old guy who was living in M...