Table 1.
Summary of patient demographics and main themes/sub-themes.
| Patient characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Age (mean (range)) | 54 (28–72) |
| Age groups | Number of patients |
| 25–34 | 2 |
| 35–44 | 0 |
| 45–54 | 1 |
| 55–64 | 2 |
| 65–74 | 3 |
| Gender | |
| Male (n) | 4 |
| Female (n) | 6 |
| Disease subtype | |
| Diffuse large B cell lymphoma (n) | 9 |
| Primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma (n) | 1 |
| Key themes | Sub-themes |
| The journey to CAR-T therapy | Cycles of treatment and relapse |
| Loss | |
| Expectations of CAR-T therapy | CAR-T as a lifeline |
| Lack of choice | |
| Perception of risk | |
| Treatment experiences | Communication |
| Isolation | |
| Toxicity | |
| Dealing with uncertainty | Coping through positivity |
| Future planning | |