The number of stem cell transplants performed is increasing, which means more people are concerned about ongoing complications or late effects after transplant. This presentation reviews potential late effects after a stem cell transplant (hematopoietic cell transplant) using donor cells (aka allogeneic transplant).

Late effects after an allogeneic transplant (a transplant using donor cells) can affect the physical, psychological, and social well-being of survivors. Dr. Hamilton sheds light on the most common long-term effects and how they can best be managed to minimize complications. She also stresses the importance of ongoing survivorship care to ensure that survivors can live life to the fullest.

The number of long-term survivors of hematopoietic cell transplants (bone marrow, stem cell, and cord blood) is dramatically increasing. However, up to two thirds of survivors report at least one chronic health condition as a late effect of treatment. This presentation describes these effects and interventions to treat them.