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Astronauts, Transplant and CAR T-cell Recipients: What Do They Have In Common?

Strategies astronauts use to stay fit during space flight can help bone marrow/stem cell transplant and CAR T-cell recipients.
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Caregivers for patients with graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) face unique challenges. It is important to understand how caring for a GVHD patient affects the caregiver’s physical and emotional health. This presentation discusses ways to cope and build resilience for the GVHD journey.
Sexual difficulties in men after a stem cell transplant are common, and can be caused by a number of factors. Several therapies are available to help men improve sexual health after transplant.
Insomnia is a common problem after a stem cell transplant. Physicians are often unaware that patients are having diffculty sleeping. Traditional treatments, such as medications, can have side effects and are often ineffective long-term.
Insights and lessons learned from an inspiring survivor’s transplant journey.
Learn about medical complications that can develop months or years after an allogeneic transplant. Learn how you can minimize the risk of developing problems and get appropriate treatment if a complication occurs.
Chronic graft-versus-host disease is a common complication after a transplant using donor cells (allogeneic transplant). Early detection and treatment are critical to successful management of the disease. Side effects from drugs used to treat chronic GVHD can increase the risk of health problems later in life.
Learn about medical complications that can develop months or years after an autologous transplant. Learn how you can minimize the risk of developing problems and get appropriate treatment if a complication occurs.
Graft-versus-host (GVHD) disease often affects the eyes. Early detection is essential for effective treatment.
A panel of pediatric transplant experts answer patient questions about medical, emotional, social and learning issues children and young adults may face after transplant.
Chronic fatigue is very common after a bone marrow or stem cell transplant. Exercise can be a potent strategy to help manage cancer-related and transplant-related fatigue.
Emotional difficulties after a stem cell transplant are common for both the patient and caregiver. There are a variety of self-help techniques for dealing with emotional difficulties. Support groups, one-on-one peer support and therapists can be helpful in managing emotional challenges.
High-dose chemotherapy and total body irradiation can change a person's ability to process and learn new information and focus attention after transplant, at least for a time. Learn some strategies for managing this post-transplant complication.
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One-on-One Peer Support

Talk to someone who has been a transplant or CAR T-cell patient or their caregiver. Get ideas to help you through treatment.

GVHD Support Groups

Join a Support Group

Join a private online support group for patients or caregivers living with chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). Groups are also available for people who have received CAR T-cell therapy.

Mental Health Directory

Find a Mental Health Provider

Find a mental health provider who understands what's involved in undergoing a transplant or CAR T-cell therapy or living with graft-versus-host disease (GVHD).