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When it came to advocating for her husband, Susen turned to other patients and caregivers to learn new possibilities. But for those going through CAR T-cell therapy, possibility also depends on having a caregiver available around the clock after treatment. To learn more about support for caregivers, visit cancer.org/CARTCaregivers.

Welcome back to Kite Labs, where manufacturing is driven by precision, safety and consistency. In today’s video, hear from Esther Quackenbush, Cell Therapy Specialist II, as she explains the final step of the manufacturing process: cell freezing. Using specialized equipment like our controlled rate freezer helps ensure that every product is safely preserved, prepared for shipment and ready to reach the patients who need it most.

Everyday expenses can become overwhelming while you’re getting the care you need. Financial support resources may be available to help with household costs while you focus on treatment and recovery. Learn more at CARTandMeInfo.com.

As part of this year's Month of Service, our team partnered with L.A. Works in Santa Monica to assemble welcome home kits filled with household essentials for families transitioning into permanent housing after experiencing homelessness. Access to everyday essentials can help create a more stable foundation as families begin a new chapter. Supporting our communities is an important part of who we are, and we’re honored to partner with organizations like L.A. Works that are making a meaningful local impact.

Welcome to Kite Labs, where groundbreaking science and a commitment to excellence drive everything we do. In this video, hear from Jeremy Anderson, Associate Director, Clinical Quality Control, as he walks us through the sterility testing process. Through rigorous testing, robust oversight and uncompromising standards, we help ensure every therapy leaving our labs meets the highest expectations for quality and safety.

In the CAR‑T journey, time makes all the difference. Behind every treatment delivered lies the essential work of Case Managers. At Gilead and Kite, Laura Negri, Case Manager Lead, and her team support hospital centers across Italy every day helping manage patient pathways with one clear goal in mind: keep patients at the core of everything we do and ensure treatment happens at the right time. Because innovation only matters when it becomes real care.

At Kite Pharma , we believe a patient’s zip code or financial situation should not stand in the way of receiving advanced cancer care. I am incredibly honored that Kite is continuing to sponsor the American Cancer Society programs to expand support for people facing blood cancers. Over the past year, these efforts have made real progress and impact for CAR T therapy caregivers, piloting a new Caregiver Financial Assistance Fund, uncovering critical care gaps through a nationwide survey, and providing easy-to-use resources to hundreds of thousands of people. Supporting the American Cancer Society helps address unmet caregiver needs and connects people with established resources to reduce non-clinical barriers to treatment. Thank you to the dedicated teams across ACS and Kite and your continued commitment to improving access to potentially curative therapies for the communities we serve. Read more about our collaborative progress: https://lnkd.in/gtJe3yfJ Photo: Kite & ACS Leadership at ASCO

Caregivers may not be the first specialist you think of on a cancer care team, but their tireless dedication helps shape what's possible. For Doug, supporting his wife Kathy meant standing by her side through every milestone and moment along the way. That kind of support is necessary before, during and after CAR T-cell therapy as a 24/7 caregiver is required for at least two weeks after treatment. Strengthening caregiver education and support is key to helping more patients reach treatment and recovery. Explore tools and support at cancer.org/CARTCaregivers.