CAR T-Cell Therapy Effects: Review of Procedures and Patient Education

Oncology nurses practice in a range of clinical settings and, in addition to their direct involvement in treating patients, their role in providing education to patients and families regarding new therapy procedures, side effects, and requirements of home management is crucial. One new type of cancer treatment, known as cellular immunotherapy, involves more steps than current standard-of-care therapies, thereby increasing the amount of educational information that must be communicated by nurses to the patient and family during the course of treatment.