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Welcome to BMT Infonet's GVHD Wall of Hope, a dedicated platform created to inspire hope and raise awareness about graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). By sharing personal stories and experiences, we aim to shed light on this challenging condition, while instilling hope for improved treatments and outcomes. Join us as we unite those living with GVHD and medical providers.
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The annoyance of GVHD comes and goes, but the beauty of life and all that is before me is what I live for. Peace and blessings, you can do this too!!
Kristine
For those who deal with GVHD daily, myself included, it can be a life disruptor to be sure. It is important to access through your transplant care... Read more -
Life. This is the one life we get. We have to fight for it. Since birth really. Don’t give up. I have wanted to so many times. We can beat this. Enjoy life when you can. Laugh. Love. Dance and sing. Do it all!
Gregg
To be honest the GVHD has been rough. Worse than the chemo treatment for the AML. I’ve had kidney failure and on dialysis. I lost the strength to... Read more -
Street art from Belgium
Helene, BMT physician from Belgium
With all my respect for the difficulties GvhD patients face despite our best efforts to help. -
We're inspired by today's patients to help make allogeneic BMT a fundamentally safer procedure for future patients.
Ossium Health
In recognition of the immense hardships GVHD patients face today, we're researching new cell therapies to safely and effectively prevent and treat... Read more -
GVHD is an inconvenience but I am alive.
Steve
I still get to celebrate time with my family after my transplant. -
The Rehab Staff at Stanford Health Care are fighting alongside our patients and families.
The Rehab Staff
The Rehab Staff at Stanford Health Care are fighting alongside our patients and families. -
You are all strong and I admire you for your positive outlook
Stay wellLisa
It was certainly a battle for over a year but slowly I started feeling myself Many thanks to my Drs and husband for support. -
Conquer GVHD!
Laurie
Sending wishes for all to Conquer GVHD! -
Jessa against GVHD
#proud #bettertogetherIngrid
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Together we continue to look for preventive measures to rule out GVHD and treat the side effects in those already affected
University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium
Together we continue to look for preventive measures to rule out GVHD and treat the side effects in those already affected -
My hope is that it gets better so I can live a normal life again.
Sandra
What inspires me is my great support team and my wonderful family is there for me every day. -
ECP has helped me, but I need to drive 3 hours each way to get it
My mom has to travel every week to Boston, MA from Albany, NY (approx.
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Conquer GVHD - 2023
Stanford Health Care
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Together against GVHD
GVHD patient
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Thumbs up for GVHD patients!
Thumbs Up from Belgium
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Nurses care! On the frontlines with GVHD!
Nurses from Penn State Hershey Medical Center
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On Going Research to fight GVHD
Lab worker
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Together against GVHD
University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium
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Our support for all the patients and families struggling!
Belgian BMT Team
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I have experienced GVHD and offer my support to others who are traveling this path.
Jennifer J
Hello! I have experienced GVHD and offer my support to others who are traveling this path. Although I was forewarned before my transplant that... Read more -
Stanford Supports GVHD Patients
Stanford BMT Rehab Services
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GVHD - A Medical Roller Coaster
Erica
My husband is in thankfully two years in remission from acute lymphoblastic leukemia due to a life-saving stem cell transplant. -
Physical therapy decreased my symptoms
Joan
My doctor prescribed physical therapy and medications that decreased my GVHD symptoms. I am grateful. -
Support from Belgium!
Dr. Helene S.
GVHD is like a box of Belgian chocolates...You never know what you're gonna get. Let's team up to improve the lives of GVHD patients -
I found hope through BMT InfoNet's GVHD Support Group
Sue S.
As a caregiver (wife) of a GVHD patient, I found support and hope in the GVHD caregiver’s support group offered through BMTInfonet. -
Know there is support and help.
Linda
We get it! It’s complicated and everyone is different. Know that there is support and help. But more needs to be done.5-year GVHD survivor. -
Seek out the positive.
Susan P.
Seek out positive people in your life, find activities that make you happy or feel productive, and build exercise into your day. You've got this! -
Don't lose hope.
Brave Patient from Belgium
Another brave patient from Belgium!! -
We support GVHD Patients
Emily and Korey
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Dawn
Keep Fighting!
Watch Dawn's video of Hope
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