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Insights and lessons learned from an inspiring survivor’s transplant journey.

Learn about medical complications that can develop months or years after an allogeneic transplant. Learn how you can minimize the risk of developing problems and get appropriate treatment if a complication occurs.

Chronic graft-versus-host disease is a common complication after a transplant using donor cells (allogeneic transplant). Early detection and treatment are critical to successful management of the disease. Side effects from drugs used to treat chronic GVHD can increase the risk of health problems later in life.

A panel of pediatric transplant experts answer patient questions about medical, emotional, social and learning issues children and young adults may face after transplant.

Emotional difficulties after a stem cell transplant are common for both the patient and caregiver. There are a variety of self-help techniques for dealing with emotional difficulties. Support groups, one-on-one peer support and therapists can be helpful in managing emotional challenges.

Graft-versus-host disease commonly affects the the gastrointestinal tract and /or liver in patients who have had an stem cell transplant using cells from a donor (allogeneic transplant). Treatment may require a combination of local therapies, systemic therapies, procedural interventions and/or various types of supportive care.

Chronic fatigue is a common complaint after a stem cell transplant. Learn what causes it and strategies you can use to manage it.

20% of patients experience breathing problems 100+ days after transplant. Pulmonary function tests can help determine the cause of the problem and define treatment options.

Twenty percent of cancer survivors report limitations on their ability to work one to five years after diagnosis. Disability laws requires employers, in many cases, to make reasonable accommodations to a person’s job, schedule, or workplace environment to enable the person to continue to work.

Health insurance may be available to you through an employer, association, Medicaid, Medicare or an Affordable Care Act marketplace. A variety of legal protections are available to healthcare consumers under Federal and State laws.

Chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) can affect the skin and underlying tissue. It can also affect the mouth and genitals. Therapies vary depending on the type of skin GVHD a patient is experiencing. People with skin GVHD need to be cautious in the sun and monitor themselves closely for signs of skin cancer.

Gentle breathing and stretching to do while you are seated in the comfort of your home, sitting in the waiting room or taking a break from work at your desk.