12 Questions
What was the main reason behind the elevated blood levels of interleukin 6 (IL-6) in Emily's case?
High levels of T cells releasing IL-6 during cancer cell destruction
What played a significant role in Emily's recovery from her illness?
A newly developed drug blocking IL-6
What would have likely happened to cellular therapy had Emily not recovered as quickly as she did?
It would have been shut down completely
Why did Carl June consider applying the new drug off-label for Emily's treatment?
There were no other treatment options available at that time
What was the significance of the approval granted for using the IL-6–blocking drug on Emily?
It marked a turning point in Emily's recovery
How did Dr. Grupp describe Emily's recovery from her illness?
"Melted away" quickly following treatment with the new drug
What was the purpose of modifying Emily's T cells?
To culture them in the lab to increase their numbers
Where were Emily's cells stored after they were processed by the technicians?
In vat-like freezers bearing names of characters from The Simpsons
Why did Emily have to be rushed back to the hospital after the infusions?
Due to spiking an alarming fever and throwing up
What was one of the outcomes of Emily's situation after the third day?
Her kidneys failed, and she drifted in and out of consciousness
What did Tom mention about his daughter's condition in the intensive care unit?
She was borderline unconscious most of the time
What happened to Emily's situation after being moved to the intensive care unit?
'Nothing made sense' according to Tom
Explore a scene describing a cell therapy unit, with technicians processing cells from patients and storing them in freezers named after characters from The Simpsons. Discover more about the unique storage system for cells in this facility.
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