Topic: CAR-T therapy in lymphoma - Impact on transfusion

Presented by

Dr. Abi Vijenthira

MD, SM, FRCPC

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto

Learning objectives

1. To understand the rationale for CAR-T therapy in patients with lymphoma
2. To explore the etiology, management, and prognostic implications of cytopenias in this population
3. To understand the etiology and management of hypogammaglobulinemia in this population
4. To learn about clinical trials in this space to improve our understanding and use of blood products.

Resource: Beyer-Katz. Haematologica. 2025;110(6):1254-1268

Note: The session is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

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To be added to the distribution list for the LearnTransfusion series, send an email to learn.transfusion@blood.ca  with “Weekly Transfusion Medicine Seminars” in the subject line. Include your name and complete e-mail address in the body of the e-mail and confirm that you would like to be added to the distribution list for the LearnTransfusion series. You will then receive weekly email notifications of upcoming series events with details on how to join the webinars (e.g.,  link to register for the webinar).

The LearnTransfusion series is the seminar component of the Areas of Focused Competency (AFC)-Diploma Program in Transfusion Medicine. The series, organized by Canadian Blood Services, is also open to all practitioners in the field of Transfusion Medicine. Through a series of regular webinars, trainees and practitioners are exposed to various scientific, technical and clinical aspects of transfusion medicine.