Optimal Use of Bispecific Antibodies for the Treatment of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma in Canada
Open Access
- 28 February 2025
- journal article
- case report
- Published by MDPI AG in Current Oncology
- Vol. 32 (3) , 142
Abstract
CAR-T cell therapy has significantly improved outcomes for patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), but challenges such as limited resources, manufacturing timelines, and notable toxicities persist. Bispecific antibodies (BsAbs), including glofitamab and epcoritamab, have demonstrated promising efficacy and represent a new treatment option in patients who are unsuitable for or have relapsed following CAR-T therapy. Bispecific antibodies have a manageable safety profile and are generally more widely accessible than CAR-T cell therapy. Case discussions in this paper illustrate the potential real-world application of BsAbs, highlighting their role in treating patients who have relapsed after or are unable to undergo CAR-T cell therapy. Overall, glofitamab and epcoritamab represent valuable treatment options in the evolving landscape of R/R DLBCL.Keywords
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- Abbvie Canada, Inc.
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