At AACR, a provocative use of CAR-T, Merck’s new thing and cancer’s geography problem

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We’re back with more data from the AACR meeting! Among the highlights today: a first look at a drug Merck acquired from China, a fascinating but potentially controversial use for CAR-T, and American oncology’s geography problem. Don’t forget: Tuesday night we will host a live event in San Diego, and we also have a virtual recap of the AACR conference on Thursday.

CAR-T shows deep response in smoldering myeloma

In an early phase trial, investigators at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute treated 20 high risk smoldering multiple myeloma patients with Carvykti, a BCMA directed CAR-T therapy. The idea was to use the immunotherapy on patients with the multiple myeloma precursor condition, hoping to prevent the active cancer in patients at high risk of progression.

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