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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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Chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) can affect the skin and underlying tissue. It can also affect the mouth and genitals. Therapies vary depending on the type of skin GVHD a patient is experiencing. People with skin GVHD need to be cautious in the sun and monitor themselves closely for signs of skin cancer.
Presenter: Anne Biese 500-RYT, 200E-RYT, Good Karma Integrative Yoga This video was created as a part of the 2020 Celebrating A Second Chance at life Survivorship Symposium Presentation is 13:30
Presenter: Anne Biese 500-RYT, 200E-RYT, Good Karma Yoga This video was created as a part of 2020 Celebrating A Second Chance at Life Survivorship Symposium Presentation: 2:00 minutes Ujjayi, a
Presenter: Anne Biese 500-RYT, 200E-RYT, Good Karma Integrative Yoga This video was created as a part of the 2020 Celebrating A Second Chance at life Survivorship Symposium Meditation is 20:20
The COVID-19 virus poses a significant health risk for certain transplant recipients. As treatment options are limited and there is currently no vaccine, protecting yourself against getting the virus is the best stratgey to reduce the risk of developing a severe or fatal case of the disease.
Graft-Versus-Host- Disease (GHVD) is a common challenge for people who had a transplant using donor cells (allogeneic transplant). GVHD can impact many parts of the body including skin, eyes, mouth, GI tract, liver and muscles. The treatment for GVHD is rapidly changing and information can be difficult for patients to navigate. This webinar brings together three top GVHD experts to answer your questions about the treatments and therapies available today.
Chronic ocular graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) affects more than 50% of patients who have chronic GVHD. A variety of therapies are available and should be approached in a step-ladder manner.
Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the nerves, usually in the hands and feet, that can cause pain, numbness, tingling or weakness. Peripheral neuropathy after transplant is usually caused by chemotherapy or graft-versus-host disease, but there are treatments that can help.
This short animated video explains what to expect when undergoing an autologous stem cell transplant.
Este corto animado explica que esperar cuando eres sometido a un trasplante autólogo de células madre. Creado por Blood and Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMT InfoNet) Redacción y edición del
Transcript of Presentation: 00:00 Introductions: Welcome, everyone. This is a lightning round and ask the transplant experts. We're going to begin the day with introducing our panelists. We're honored to
Graft-versus-Host Disease impacts a patient’s physical, emotional and spiritual quality of life. Caregivers of GVHD patients’ lives are also affected. A strong support team and setting realistic goals can improve quality of life while living with GVHD.
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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

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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

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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).