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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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Insomnia is a common problem after transplant. Cognitive behavioral therapy can produce better results, with fewer side effects that prescribed or over-the-counter medications.
Herbs and supplements are a $4.2 billion business in the U.S. that is not well-regulated. Many popular herbs and supplements can be problematic for transplant recipients, especially those who are immunosuppressive drugs
You do not go through transplant and come out the same on the other side. Transplant survivors and their loved ones draw on an inner strength they may not know they have to persevere and become the heroes of their own stories.
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.
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
Myeloma represents 2 % of all cancers, affecting mostly older adults. Remarkable progress has been made in the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma, and new drugs and therapies are on the horizon.
Improvements in bone marrow, stem cell and cord blood transplantation (hematopoietic cell transplantation) have translated into more survivors living long lives. It is important for survivors to know their long-term health risks so that they can get appropriate screenings and care to prevent and treat major health issues long-term.
Autologous transplants (transplant using your own cells) are most often used to treat patients with multiple myeloma, Hodgkin Disease and non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Potential late effects after transplant require life-long monitoring to ensure a good quality of life.
Recovering emotionally after a bone marrow, stem cell or cord blood transplant can take many months for survivors and family members alike. Living in the present, rather than dwelling on the past or fearing the future, can improve survivors’ emotional health after transplant.
Many people report cognitive problems, such as forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating, after transplant. Changes can range from vary subtle, to annoying and affecting your life-style, to very severe. Learn which strategies are effective for managing cognitive problems, and which are not, after transplant.
Chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a significant side effect of an allogeneic transplant (a transplant using donor cells). Learn the risk factors for developing chronic GVHD, organs it affects and treatment options.
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