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Learn about bone marrow/stem cell transplant, CAR T-cell therapy, graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), and how to manage late effects of treatment.

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Sleep disorders after a bone marrow/stem cell transplant or CAR T-cell therapy arise for a variety of reasons. This presentation describes five major sleep disorders, what causes them, and the most effective treatments to restore healthy sleep.
Insomnia, which is defined as difficulty falling or staying asleep, is three times higher among transplant recipients than the general population. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is a safer a treatment than sleep medications and more effective long-term.
Difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep is common among transplant recipients. The usual solutions recommended – sleep hygiene, medication – are less effective than cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. Learn what defines a good night’s sleep and how to get it.
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One-on-One Peer Support

Talk to someone who has been a transplant or CAR T-cell patient or their caregiver. Get ideas to help you through treatment.

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Join a Support Group

Join a private online support group for patients or caregivers living with chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). Groups are also available for people who have received CAR T-cell therapy.

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Find a Mental Health Provider

Find a mental health provider who understands what's involved in undergoing a transplant or CAR T-cell therapy or living with graft-versus-host disease (GVHD).