help them with recovery (e.g., eating well and keeping surroundings clean)
help with transportation—the patient should not drive for at least 8 weeks after infusion
“I tried to have confidence in the treatment team, and just be there with my daughter as she went through treatment. Whenever I had the opportunity, I would take time for myself and do some activities I enjoy: walking, reading, and listening to music.”
LauraYESCARTA Caregiver
This testimonial is representative of the caregiver’s own experience. Individual treatment results and experience may vary.
This testimonial is representative of the caregiver’s own experience. Individual treatment results and experience may vary.
For more information about the caregiver role throughout the CAR T treatment process, visit the treatment process guide or talk
to your treatment team about any questions you may have.
Caregiver perspectives
This testimonial is representative of the caregivers’ own experiences. Individual treatment results and experience may vary.
Caregiver well-being
Caregivers talk about the importance of caring for themselves during YESCARTA treatment
Being a caregiver can be physically and emotionally demanding. It’s common to overlook your own needs, but this can lead to burnout. Remember to take care of yourself, too.
The lists below are a starting point for learning about different organizations that support caregivers. You can ask your treatment team about other support that might be available.
Resources may include referrals to independent third-party nonprofit patient assistance programs. These programs are not operated or controlled by Kite, and Kite does not endorse any program or third-party organization. Nonprofit
patient assistance program eligibility requirements may vary and are established solely by each independent organization. Kite makes no guarantee with respect to reimbursement or copay assistance for any item or service.
“My biggest fear was that something would happen to me health-wise, and that I would not be able to care for her needs—so I was careful about diet, exercise, and rest whenever possible.”
SkipYESCARTA Caregiver
This testimonial is representative of the caregiver’s own experience. Individual treatment results and experience may vary.
This testimonial is representative of the caregiver’s own experience. Individual treatment results and experience may vary.
Share your story
Treatment stories may help educate and inspire others. If you have cared for someone who completed treatment and want to share your story with us, learn more at mykitecartstory.com.
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Certified treatment center locator tool
There are over 120 cancer centers certified to provide YESCARTA throughout the US. When choosing a location, consider that you will need to stay close to a center for at least 4 weeks after receiving YESCARTA.
You can use the locator tool to find and learn about nearby treatment centers and their teams.
Information on new centers (where available) will be added on an ongoing basis. You can also contact your treatment team to learn more.
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Certified treatment centers (also called Authorized Treatment Centers) are independent facilities certified to dispense Kite CAR T therapies. Choice of a certified treatment center is within the sole discretion of the physician and patient. Kite does not endorse any individual treatment sites. Insurance coverage should be considered when reviewing certified treatment center options.
Certified treatment centers
In order to provide YESCARTA, cancer treatment centers must first be certified. Certified treatment centers have specifically-trained medical staff, strict treatment protocols, and safety measures in place
for CAR T-cell therapy. These centers are often first to use best care practices learned through research.
Certified treatment centers are sometimes known as authorized treatment centers, or certified healthcare facilities.
Learning resources
Explore these links to find helpful information about cancer, CAR T, caregiving, and how to take care of yourself as a caregiver.
YESCARTA is a prescription medicine used to treat two types of non-Hodgkin
lymphoma ...
Important Safety Information
What is the most important information I should know about YESCARTA? YESCARTA may cause side effects that
are life-threatening and can lead to death ...
YESCARTA® is a prescription medicine used to treat two types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma:
large B-cell lymphoma when your first treatment did not work or your cancer returned within a year of first treatment, OR when at least two kinds of treatment have failed to control your cancer.
follicular lymphoma when at least two kinds of treatment have failed to control your cancer.
YESCARTA is different than other cancer medicines because it is made from your own white blood cells, which have been modified to recognize and attack your lymphoma cells.
Important Safety Information
What is the most important information I should know about YESCARTA?
YESCARTA may cause side effects that are life-threatening and can lead to death. Call or see your healthcare provider or get emergency help right away if you get any of the following:
Fever (100.4°F/38°C or higher)
Difficulty breathing
Chills or shaking chills
Confusion
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
Fast or irregular heartbeat
Severe fatigue or weakness
It is important to tell your healthcare provider that you received YESCARTA and to show them your YESCARTA Patient Wallet Card. Your healthcare provider may give you other medicines to treat your side
effects.
Before getting YESCARTA, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical problems, including if you have or have had:
Neurologic problems (such as seizures, stroke, or memory loss)
Lung or breathing problems
Heart problems
Liver problems
Kidney problems
A recent or active infection
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medications you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
How will I receive YESCARTA?
Since YESCARTA is made from your own white blood cells, your blood will be collected by a process called “leukapheresis” (loo-kah-fur-ee-sis), which will concentrate your white blood cells.
Your blood cells will be sent to a manufacturing center to make your YESCARTA.
Before you get YESCARTA, you will get 3 days of chemotherapy to prepare your body.
When your YESCARTA is ready, your healthcare provider will give it to you through a catheter placed into your vein (intravenous infusion). The infusion usually takes less than 30 minutes.
You will be monitored where you received your treatment daily for at least 7 days after the infusion.
You should plan to stay close to a certified healthcare facility for at least 4 weeks after getting YESCARTA. Your healthcare provider will help you with any side effects that may occur.
You may be hospitalized for side effects and your healthcare provider will discharge you if your side effects are under control, and it is safe for you to leave the hospital.
Your healthcare provider will want to do blood tests to follow your progress. It is important that you do have your blood tested. If you miss an appointment, call your healthcare provider as soon
as possible to reschedule.
What should I avoid after receiving YESCARTA?
Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or do other dangerous things for 8 weeks after you get YESCARTA because the treatment can cause sleepiness, confusion, weakness, and temporary memory and
coordination problems.
Do not donate blood, organs, tissues, or cells for transplantation.
What are the possible or reasonably likely side effects of YESCARTA?
The most common side effects of YESCARTA include:
Fever (100.4°F/38°C or higher)
Low white blood cells (can occur with a fever)
Low red blood cells
Low blood pressure (dizziness or lightheadedness, headache, feeling tired, short of breath)
Fast heartbeat
Confusion
Difficulty speaking or slurred speech
Nausea
Diarrhea
YESCARTA may increase your risk of getting cancers including certain types of blood cancers. Your healthcare provider should monitor you for this.
These are not all the possible side effects of YESCARTA. Call your healthcare provider about any side effects that concern you. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs
to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call
1-800-FDA-1088.
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Certified treatment centers
In order to provide YESCARTA, cancer treatment centers must first be certified. Certified treatment centers have specifically-trained medical staff, strict treatment protocols, and safety measures in place
for CAR T-cell therapy. These centers are often first to use best care practices learned through research.
Certified treatment centers are sometimes known as authorized treatment centers, or certified healthcare facilities.
Support groups and online communities
Many organizations provide caregiver-specific support groups, forums, and communities. You can talk to other caregivers about what's on your mind or hear about their experiences.
