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CAR-T cell therapy has shown promising results for many myeloma patients. Clinical studies found that 3 out of 4 people experienced reduced cancer signs, and 1 in 3 achieved complete response where all signs of cancer disappeared. For those with complete response, about 2/3 maintained remission for at least a year. Most Show Full Answer

CAR-T cell therapy has shown promising results for many myeloma patients. Clinical studies found that 3 out of 4 people experienced reduced cancer signs, and 1 in 3 achieved complete response where all signs of cancer disappeared. For those with complete response, about 2/3 maintained remission for at least a year. Most people experience some side effects during treatment. Common ones include:
- Tiredness
- Fever and chills
- Muscle aches
- Headache
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
- Cough

Some patients may experience cytokine release syndrome (CRS), which can cause flu-like symptoms. Your healthcare team is specially trained to manage these side effects and has treatments available to help you through them. It's important to communicate openly with your healthcare team about any symptoms you experience. They can help determine which side effects need immediate attention and provide appropriate care to make you more comfortable during treatment.

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