CAR T-cell therapy
CAR T-cell therapy is a treatment option for some people with blood cancer. In this section, find out more about CAR T-cell therapy and what to expect if your doctor recommends it for you.
What is CAR T-cell therapy?
CAR T-cell therapy is a treatment where some of your blood cells, called T cells, are genetically altered to find and kill cancer cells. Find out how CAR T-cell therapy works, and who may be eligible for it.
Getting ready for CAR-T
There are a few steps to go through before starting CAR T-cell therapy. Read about the timeline of what to expect, the tests and treatment you might have, and tips to help you prepare.
Having CAR T-cell therapy
CAR T-cell therapy has three main steps: collecting your T cells, making the CAR T-cells and infusion of the CAR T-cells. Learn what happens during each step.
Recovery and side effects
Recovery from CAR T-cell therapy can be challenging and it can cause side effects. Find out about possible side effects, what to expect in recovery and things you can do to help yourself.
Practical and financial help
Having treatment can have a big impact on everyday life and finances. Find out how to get support with money, work, childcare, pets and more.
If your child is having CAR T-cell therapy
Find out what to pack for hospital, sources of emotional, practical and financial support, and how to look after your child when they leave hospital.
Resources for carers
Caring for someone having CAR T-cell therapy? Get the information and support you need to help them through treatment, support their recovery and look after yourself.
Throughout 2024 and 2025, Blood Cancer UK is reviewing its CAR-T information and expanding the resources available for healthcare professionals and the blood cancer community. This work is funded by Autolus Therapeutics Ltd and Beefy's Charity Foundation. These organisations provided funding but had no further input.