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What the video covers

• CAR-T uses a patient’s own immune cells, modified in a licensed laboratory.
• Considered for selected blood cancers only — never assume eligibility.
• Requires hospital admission and specialist monitoring.
• Serious immune-related risks must be discussed before treatment.
• CrossCare coordinates records, referral, travel, translation and recovery.

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• Full diagnosis and pathology or biopsy reports
• Bone-marrow and flow-cytometry results if performed
• Treatment history with dates, drugs and responses
• Recent imaging (PET-CT, CT or MRI) reports and images
• Recent blood counts, kidney, liver and cardiac function tests

What the video covers

• Assessment covers heart, kidney, nerve, eye and circulation health.
• Medication, insulin and lifestyle plans are personalised.
• Complication pathways include foot care, wound care and rehabilitation.
• Investigational therapies are not routine and require careful review.
• Remote monitoring and follow-up continue after discharge.

Prepare these records

• Recent HbA1c and glucose logs or CGM data
• Current medication and insulin list with doses
• Kidney function, urine albumin and lipid results
• Eye screening and any nerve or foot assessments
• Cardiac tests (ECG, echocardiogram) if performed

What the video covers

• Care is led by haematologists experienced in sickle cell disease.
• Transplant may be considered in selected severe cases only.
• Donor matching is required and is not available for everyone.
• Gene and cell therapies may be investigational or access-limited.
• Risks, long-term monitoring and costs must be understood in advance.

Prepare these records

• Confirmed diagnosis and haemoglobin electrophoresis or genotype
• History of crises, admissions and transfusions
• Transcranial Doppler, MRI or other imaging if performed
• Iron studies and organ-function tests
• Current medications including hydroxyurea, and any complications

What the video covers

• Plans are made by multidisciplinary tumour boards, not a single opinion.
• Molecular testing may reveal targets for personalised therapy.
• Proton and heavy-ion therapy are available only at selected centres.
• Clinical-trial participation requires formal eligibility review.
• Supportive care and follow-up are part of the pathway.

Prepare these records

• Pathology report and, where possible, tissue blocks or slides
• All imaging reports and images (CT, MRI, PET-CT)
• Molecular or genomic test results
• Full treatment history with dates and responses
• Recent blood tests and current medication list

What the video covers

• Programmes are personalised, not one-size-fits-all.
• Imaging is used where clinically appropriate.
• Screening cannot detect every condition.
• Same-day and multi-day formats are available.
• Reports and follow-up plans are explained and translated.

Prepare these records

• Previous health-check or screening reports
• Current medication and supplement list
• Known allergies and chronic conditions
• Family history of cancer, heart disease or diabetes
• Recent blood tests or imaging, if available

What the video covers

• Acute stroke must be treated locally and immediately.
• Imaging determines the stroke type and treatment options.
• Time-critical treatments apply only within defined windows.
• Rehabilitation is multidisciplinary and individualised.
• CrossCare coordinates transfers, escorts and accessible accommodation.

Prepare these records

• Discharge summary and acute treatment details
• Brain imaging reports and images (CT/MRI)
• Current rehabilitation assessments and therapy notes
• Medication list, including anticoagulation
• Swallowing, mobility and cognitive assessment results