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Caregivers are critical to the United States (US) Health Care system as more procedures are moved outpatient and home care is required. Yet they must deal with the emotional toll of the responsibilities, the financial impact of being a caregiver and the accompanying negative emotions. Often times, caregivers are required to perform tasks previously performed by medical professionals yet caregivers don’t necessarily have the training. Just like the cancer patients, caregivers experience a whole range of negative emotions which need to be acknowledged and addressed.

Graft versus Host Disease (GVHD) is a common complication after allogeneic stem cell transplant. Learn the difference between acute and chronic GVHD and how each develops. Both standard therapies and exciting new prevention and treatment interventions are discussed.

People who undergo a stem cell transplant or CAR T-cell therapy have an increased risk of infection after treatment. This presentation discusses who’s at risk, when infections typically arise, steps taken by transplant teams to avoid and treat infections and steps patients can take to reduce their risk of developing a serious infection.

New cancers can develop after a stem cell transplant using your own (autologous) or donor (allogeneic) stem cells. This presentation describes what types of cancers may develop, risk factors and what you can do to reduce your risk of developing a secondary cancer,

Pueden desarrollarse nuevos cánceres después de un trasplante de células madre. Esta presentación describe qué tipos de cánceres pueden desarrollarse, los factores de riesgo y las medidas que puede tomar para prevenir y detectar nuevos cánceres después del trasplante.

People who have undergone a bone marrow or stem cell transplant have an increased risk of osteopenia (loss of bone density), osteoporosis and bone fractures. Periodic bone density tests are needed to monitor bone health so that therapies can started early to prevent or reverse bone loss.

El trasplante y la terapia de células CAR T han curado y prolongado las vidas de muchísimas personas con cánceres hematológicos. Sin embargo, los sobrevivientes pueden presentar complicaciones cardiovasculares en el corto y largo plazo. Conozca cuáles son esas complicaciones y cómo prevenirlas.

Many patients experience significant fatigue for months or years after a stem cell transplant or CAR T-cell therapy. Learn a variety of strategies you can try to manage chronic fatigue and lessen its impact on your daily activities.

Cancer-related fatigue can be managed, and endurance can be rebuilt. Learn about strategies to conserve energy; adaptive equipment that can help with energy conservation; and improving stamina and strength through exercises that patients can perform at home. Also learn to identify when it is appropriate to seek help from a physical or occupational therapist.

The importance of sleep is evidenced by the fact that humans spend nearly a third of their lives sleeping, yet sleep disturbances are very common. This presentation reviews common sleep difficulties and strategies to improve sleep.

Cognitive challenges, especially memory problems, can develop after a bone marrow/stem cell transplant or CAR T-cell therapy. This presentation describes strategies that you can use to address memory problems and improve your quality of life.

This presentation discusses psychosocial challenges that can arise before, during and after a bone marrow/stem cell transplant or CAR T-cell therapy, strategies to manage them, resources that can help, and when to consult a mental health professional.