Patient Referral

Early and efficient patient referral is a critical step in the ability of potential candidates to access CAR-T therapy. Despite improvements in centre qualification and availability, regulatory and reimbursement frameworks, and addressing the educational needs of the various members of the health care team, referring haematologists and oncologists identify major barriers to prescribing CAR-T therapy, including cumbersome logistics, high cost and toxicity, and clinical challenges, such as deterioration of the patient prior to CAR-T administration and the need for bridging chemotherapy while awaiting manufacturing.