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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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With this guided mediation, join Ms. Biese as she guides you through a full body relaxation technique to help relax and restore you
Graft-Versus-Host- Disease (GHVD) is a common challenge for people who had a transplant using donor cells (allogeneic transplant). GVHD can impact many parts of the body including skin, eyes, mouth, GI tract, liver and muscles. The treatment for GVHD is rapidly changing and information can be difficult for patients to navigate. This webinar brings together three top GVHD experts to answer your questions about the treatments and therapies available today.
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.
This short animated video explains what to expect when undergoing an autologous stem cell transplant.
Transcripción del video: ¿Tienes preguntas acerca de los trasplantes de células madre? El porqué de los trasplantes autólogos de células madre. A veces, un paciente no puede ser curado con
Genital graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) can affect both men and women after transplant, making sex painful. Topical steroids and, in some women, estrogen is the usual treatment.
Fourteen to 15% of patients who develop chronic graft-versus-host disease after transplant develop bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS), a common manifestation of lung GVHD. Outcomes are best in patients diagnosed and properly treated early in the course of the disease.
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: 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
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.