ICANS After CAR-T: Neurotoxicity Symptoms Caregivers Should Know

CAR-T cell therapy can sometimes cause a neurological side effect called immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS). Because you know your loved one best, you may be the first to notice subtle changes in how they think, speak, behave, or move. In this HealthTree video, we explain what ICANS is, when to watch for it, early warning signs, how the care team assesses patients in clinic, which symptoms need urgent care, and what to know about steroids used for treatment.