Children who receive bone marrow or stem cell transplant may experience cognitive challenge after treatment. This presentation identifies these challenges, describes how they can be assessed, and suggests school and home-based remedies for these issues.

After a pediatric bone marrow transplant, patients are at risk of developing new transplant-related health problems. These problems may not appear until later in life. This presentation discusses the potential complications, available treatments, and the importance of a healthy lifestyle ongoing monitoring to detect health issues early, when treatment is most effective.

A pediatric bone marrow transplant can cure a child’s disease, but it can also create a number of physical, emotional and financial issues that need to be addressed, even when the child becomes an adult. This presentation discusses common challenges children face after transplant, and strategies to provide them with a good quality of life long-term.

A panel of pediatric transplant experts answer patient questions about medical, emotional, social and learning issues children and young adults may face after transplant.

In this video you will learn, How do you know if you have a chance at natural conception after transplant? (For females and males) Reproductive Technology options Prior to transplant

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

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.

A pediatric stem cell transplant can come with life-long health concerns. Starting to plan early can help to make the transition from pediatric care to adult care go smoothly. Be aware of possible late-effects, involve your child in their medical care and teach them how to advocate for themselves.