Connect with a CAR T medical center

In the US, CAR T isn't offered at every cancer clinic—it's only available at specialized medical centers that are certified to provide CAR T. These centers have specifically trained medical staff, strict treatment protocols, and safety measures in place for CAR T-cell therapy. You can connect with a CAR T medical center to learn more about CAR T and whether it may be an option for you.

Illustration of two people walking from a CAR T medical center.

How do I connect with a CAR T medical center?

Your oncologist or blood cancer specialist (hematologist) can refer you to a CAR T medical center for a consultation. Some centers may only accept referrals from other healthcare teams, while other centers may accept self-referrals.

You can find CAR T medical centers at:

BMT InfoNet: Directory of CAR T-cell Therapy Centers
National Cancer Institute (NCI): NCI-Designated Cancer Institutes

If you are self-referring, visit your preferred center's website to learn if or how you can set up a consultation directly. They may request your medical history and recent test results to first check whether you could be eligible for CAR T. If they have questions that you do not have answers to, they may ask for your permission to contact your oncologist.

What questions might I ask the CAR T treatment team?

To prepare for the consultation:

How long will I need to be at the CAR T medical center?
What should I expect and who will I meet? Is there a social worker at this center who can connect me with support and services?
Will I have more than one appointment as part of the consultation?
What should I bring to my appointment(s)? (e.g., insurance card, etc.)
If needed: Do you have any suggestions for parking, lodging, transportation, food, etc.?
What else can I do to prepare for the appointment(s)?
What kinds of tests might I take or need to retake?
How will we know if CAR T is right for me?