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Editorial
. 2022 Mar 3;139(9):1266-1267.
doi: 10.1182/blood.2021014066.

CAR T cells and autologous transplantation can coexist for DLBCL

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CAR T cells and autologous transplantation can coexist for DLBCL

Premal D Lulla. Blood. .

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Conflict-of-interest disclosure: P.D.L. reports advisory board participation for Karyopharm.

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Shadman et al show that progression-free survival (PFS) with ASCT (52% at 2 years) and CAR T cells (42% at 2 years) are comparable (P = .1) for patients with DLBCL in PR after salvage chemotherapy. Multivariable regression and propensity risk matching confirm these trends, thus indicating both cell therapies are viable options for such patients. In this picture, ASCT is represented by an autorickshaw, fondly known as an autos in parts of Southeast Asia, while CAR T cells are represented by a car. Both modes of transportation coexist in many parts of the world.

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