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Dubuque, IA
May 9, 2024
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May 9, 2024
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CAR-T cell therapy for multiple myeloma can cause several side effects, including:

1. **Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS)**: Often presents with flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, and breathing problems. While CRS is usually mild, it can be severe and life-threatening in rare cases.

2. **Neurotoxicity**: Symptoms can Show Full Answer

CAR-T cell therapy for multiple myeloma can cause several side effects, including:

1. **Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS)**: Often presents with flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, and breathing problems. While CRS is usually mild, it can be severe and life-threatening in rare cases.

2. **Neurotoxicity**: Symptoms can include confusion, trouble speaking or listening, and stupor.

3. **Other Common Side Effects**:
- Tiredness
- Infections
- Muscle aches
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Swelling
- Fever
- Cough
- Headache
- Loss of appetite

These side effects necessitate that CAR-T cell therapy be administered only at certified locations with specially trained healthcare providers.

May 9, 2024

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