It is now my pleasure to introduce your host, Susan Stewart. Susan Stewart ( 00:00:05): Introductions Thank you very much, and welcome to the COVID-19 Winter Update: What Transplant Recipients

Chronic ocular graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) affects more than 50% of patients who have chronic GVHD. A variety of therapies are available and should be approached in a step-ladder manner.

The immune system fights both infection and cancer. When cancer cells evade the immune system, the patient's T-cells, which are part of the immune system, can be genetically engineered to fight the cancer cells. This is called CAR T cell therapy.

Clinical trials for stem cell and bone marrow transplant patients are an important tool for identifying new and more effective treatments for many diseases. This presentation describes the design and conduct of such trials and what patients need to know to make a truly informed decision about whether to join a trial.

Bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cell transplants are a potential cure for many people with a life-threatening disease. Family members may be tested to determine if they can donate bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cells (PBSCs) to a relative who needs a transplant. This presentation reviews the procedures, risks, benefits and safety of donating bone marrow or PBSCs to a relative.