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This guide is meant to help people with multiple myeloma and their loved ones learn about chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies. CAR T-cell therapy is a type of immunotherapy that modifies T cells to make them efficient at targeting myeloma cancer cells. 

Throughout the guide, we will explain CAR-T treatment options for myeloma, their side effects, and other helpful information about these treatments. Understanding CAR-T can help empower you to make informed decisions. Research shows that patients who educate themselves about their condition often have a better experience and a better quality of life. 

Developed independently by HealthTree, this guide has been reviewed by myeloma physician Natalia Neparidze, MD, Yale School of Medicine, and people with myeloma to ensure it is medically accurate and relevant to you. 

What you won't find here

This guide will not explain general information about myeloma and its diagnosis, nor will it explore a comprehensive list of all clinical trials of myeloma treatment. 

For basic information about myeloma, we recommend exploring our library of resources:

• Multiple Myeloma 101
• HealthTree University
• HealthTree Myeloma News
• HealthTree Myeloma Events
• HealthTree Clinical Trial Finder

How to navigate the guide 

To navigate through this comprehensive guide, use the side navigation panel to find different sections. You can also use the left and right arrows on each page to browse the information in each section. If you are using a mobile device, click the horizontal lines icon near the top right of your screen to find the navigation panel. 

Myeloma treatment continues to evolve. While we strive to keep this guide updated with the latest information, some data and approval statuses may not reflect all recent developments. The guide is timestamped, reflecting the last time the information was updated. 

This guide is intended to be informative, but should not replace conversations with your medical team. Always discuss your questions or concerns about your myeloma treatment plan with your myeloma specialist.

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Authors: Jimena Cuevas, Megan Heaps, Leslie Fannon Zhang