Join Alicia and Lizette as they speak with Dr. Robert Chen about the treatment of mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). Dr. Chen is a hematologist/oncologist at City of Hope in Duarte, California. On this episode, Dr. Chen explains the different variables taken into consideration when choosing the proper treatment for a MCL patient. He also discusses induction chemotherapy, CAR T-cell therapy, and stem cell transplantation, explaining that although allogeneic transplant is potentially curative, it’s important to understand why it should be approached with caution.

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You can listen to our other episode with Dr. Chen about mantle cell lymphoma here.

 Mentioned on this episode:

• Mantle cell lymphoma
• Stem cell transplant
• Drug therapies
• CAR T-cell therapy
• Clinical trials

Additional LLS support resources:

• Information Specialists
• Free telephone/web patient programs
• Free booklets
• Financial support
• Online chats
• Caregiver support
• LLS Community
• Support groups
• Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program

Support for this episode provided by AstraZeneca.