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Indianapolis, IN— October 22, 2024 — Community Health Network MD Anderson Cancer Center is proud to announce the official launch of its Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Institute (SCTCTI). Community MD Anderson admitted its first stem cell transplant patients, marking a pivotal moment in cancer care for central Indiana.
This new institute, located on the campus of Community Howard Regional Health, and first announced by Community MD Anderson late last year, provides access to advanced cell therapies, such as stem cell transplants, Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR-T cell) and tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy. Stem cell transplants are vital for treating cancer patients who experience severe side effects from treatment or have immune deficiencies. CAR-T and TIL therapy enhance the body’s own immune cells to fight cancer effectively.
Under the supervision of Dr. Sherif Farag, Medical Director for the Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Institute, the first patient underwent an autologous transplant, a procedure where a patient’s own stem cells are harvested, cryopreserved, and then reinfused after high-dose chemotherapy, to restore healthy blood cells.
The second patient received a haploidentical (half-match) allogeneic transplant, a more complex procedure involving stem cells from a related adult donor. This transplant, known for its medical intricacies, represents a significant achievement for the new program and highlights the advanced capabilities of the SCTCTI team at Community.
“We are proud to have successfully initiated these life-saving procedures for patients in need of a transplant,” said Dr. Farag. “Our transplant team has extensive experience in this field, and we know how important it is for patients to remain connected to their local care team while receiving cutting-edge stem cell and cellular therapies, ensuring convenience and continuity of care."
Community MD Anderson is designed to offer patients in Central Indiana and beyond access to world-renowned cancer care close to home. With innovative treatment protocols, patients benefit from the expertise of a multidisciplinary team of oncology specialists.
The program is set to expand further, offering services across the region on the campus of Community Hospital North, and providing enhanced cancer treatment options for all Community MD Anderson patients.
For more information about Community MD Anderson, go to eCommunity.com/cancer.
About Community Health Network
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Community Health Network has been deeply committed to the communities it serves since opening its first hospital, Community Hospital East, in 1956. Community Health Network puts patients first while offering a full continuum of healthcare services, world-class innovations and a new focus on population health management. Exceptional care, simply delivered, is what sets Community Health Network apart and what makes it a leading not-for-profit healthcare destination in central Indiana. For more information about Community Health Network, please visit eCommunity.com.
About Community MD Anderson
Community Health Network MD Anderson Cancer Center is a partnership between Community Health Network and MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the world’s largest and most respected cancer centers. The partnership formed in 2022 elevated a prior affiliation between Community and MD Anderson Cancer Network®, a program of MD Anderson. This partnership represents a full clinical and operational integration of Community’s cancer services with MD Anderson across all five of Community’s sites of cancer care.
Community MD Anderson is one of a select few partners with MD Anderson, a global leader in cancer care, and the only partner in Indiana. Based in Houston, Texas, MD Anderson has been named one of the nation’s top two hospitals for cancer care by US News and World Reports every year since the survey began in 1990.
