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Being a caregiver for a person with GVHD presents unique challenges and stresses. Through regular personalized self-care, community support and a focus on leading a meaningful life, the physical and mental toll of caregiving can be managed.

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.

Presenter: Nathaniel S. Treister, Chief of the Divisions of Oral Medicine and Dentistry at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Associate Professor of Oral Medicine, Infection, and

Music is one of the only phenomena that stimulates both sides of the brain. When used intentionally, it can help soothe anxiety and improve brain function. Music therapists work as part of the healthcare team to improve a patient’s quality of life.

Presenter: Joseph Pidala MD, PhD, Associate Member of the Moffitt Blood and Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Immunotherapy Program, and Associate Professorin the Department of Oncologic Sciences at the University of

You do not go through transplant and come out the same on the other side. Transplant survivors and their loved ones draw on an inner strength they may not know they have to persevere and become the heroes of their own stories.

Recovering from a bone marrow or stem cell transplant using donor cells requires life-long vigilance to detect potential long-term complications. Having a support team of doctors and family can help ensure a long, healthy life.

Growth and endocrine problems are common after bone marrow transplant. Yearly screening is necessary to detect the problems early. Lifestyle modifications such as exercise and diet can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. This is a recording of a workshop presented at the 2019 Celebrating a Second Chance at Life Survivorship Symposium. Presentation is 30 minutes followed by 30 minutes of Q&A.

After a bone marrow transplant, child often have challenges at school with attention, organization multi-tasking and behavior. School interventions are available to help children feel successful in the academic environment and achieve their potential. This is a video of a workshop presented at the 2019 Celebrating a Second Chance at Life Survivorship Symposium Presentation is 42 minutes, followed by 18 minutes of Q&A

Most, but not all, survivors are infertile after a bone marrow, stem cell or cord blood transplant. Men may be able to preserve sperm, and some women may be able to collect and store eggs or embryos prior to transplant. Transplant survivors can build families after transplant through medically assisted reproduction or adoption.

It is important to discuss sexual health issues after transplant with your doctor. Be proactive. Don't wait for your doctor to raise the issue firstChemotherapy, radiation, graft-versus-host disease and changes in self-perception of body image can contribute to sexual difficultiesA variety of therapies are available to address erectile dysfunction and/or loss of interest in sexIt’s important to understand what your partner is thinking and feeling so that you can work together toward better intimacy

A yoga breathing technique The physical aspects of yoga and a chair exercise How to quiet the mind