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.

Survivors of a pediatric bone marrow transplant can enjoy a good quality of life long-term. However, survivors and their parents need to be aware of and monitor for late complications that can occur decades after transplant and affect their quality of life.

By the year 2030, there will be an estimated 500,000 stem cell transplant survivors dealing with a variety of health issue after transplant. Each survivor needs a personalized survivorship healthcare plan so that they and all healthcare professionals involved in their care understand their medical history and the potential health issues they may face long-term as a result of their transplant.

Blood disorders and transplant involve intense psychological challenges that can persist for months or yearsThe biggest psychological challenge is coping with uncertaintyDiaphragmatic breathing and mindfulness can help calm distress

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.

Caring for a recovering transplant can be rewarding, but challenging as well. Learn how self-care, patience and setting realistic expectations can ease the caregiver burden.

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

Chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) s the most common long-term complication after a transplant using donor cells. It can affect virtually every organ of the body. Most of the patients have mild or moderate chronic graft-versus-host disease, if they develop it. Treatment options vary, depending on location of GVHD and severity.

Medical marijuana use by stem cell transplant recipients is common, but there are concerns about its purity, potential interactions with other transplant drugs and other side effects.