Graft versus Host Disease

Introduction to Graft-versus-Host Disease (GVHD)

Graft versus Host Disease (GVHD) is a common complication after allogeneic stem cell transplant. Learn the difference between acute and chronic GVHD and how each develops. Both standard therapies and exciting new prevention and treatment interventions are discussed.


Graft-versus-Host Disease: Mouth

Oral graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a common problem after a stem cell transplant using donor cells (allogeneic transplant). Learn the symptoms and treatment options.


Introduction to Graft-versus-Host Disease (GVHD)

Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a common complication after a bone marrow or stem cell transplant that uses donor cells (allogeneic transplant). Learn about the two types of GVHD, organs they affect, and therapies available to prevent and treat GVHD.


Introducción a la Enfermedad de Injerto contra Huésped

La Enfermedad de Injerto contra Huésped (EICH) es una complicación común después de un trasplante de médula ósea o de células madre que utiliza células de un donante (trasplante alogénico). Conozca qué órganos suele afectar y las opciones de tratamiento.


Graft-versus-Host Disease: Eyes

Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) often affects the eyes after a stem cell transplant using donor cells. Learn the symptoms of ocular GVHD and how to prevent and treat them.


Graft-versus-Host Disease: Mouth

Dry mouth, mouth sores, reduced saliva production and changes in taste often occur after a stem cell transplant, particularly in patients who have graft-versus-host disease. Learn how to treat these oral complications.


Graft-versus-Host Disease: Genitals

Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) often affects the genitals in both women and men after a bone marrow or stem cell cell transplant that uses donor cells (allogeneic transplant). Learn about the symptoms and effective treatments for genital GVHD.


Your Mouth and Chronic Graft-versus-Host Disease

Chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) often targets the mouth causing a variety of problems that can lead to infection, tooth decay and tooth loss. Finding a dentist familiar with GVHD is important to properly diagnose and treat oral GVHD.