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The way we think and process information can change after transplant, at least in the short-term time. Called cognitive problems, paying attention, concentrating, remembering things and learning new skills can be difficult. This presentation discusses the factors that can cause cognitive problems and strategies to manage them.

Insomnia, which is defined as difficulty falling or staying asleep, is three times higher among transplant recipients than the general population. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is a safer a treatment than sleep medications and more effective long-term.

The skin is the most common target of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a frequent complication that occurs after a transplant using donor cells. Although most skin changes after transplant are mild or moderate, more severe skin problems are possible.

Approximately 60% of patients with chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) have GVHD in their mouth. Patients, as well as dentists, often confuse oral GVHD with other mouth problems. Seeking treatment from a dentist familiar with chronic GVHD is important. Many thanks to Kadmon, a Sanofi Company. whose support, in part, made this presentation possible.

Medical marijuana offers new options for managing problems arising from cancer treatment. This presentation reviews the potential benefits and risks of cannabis, who is most likely to benefit, and who should avoid using cannabis.

Bone loss is common after transplant and can lead to fractures with severe consequences for transplant recipients. This presentation describes the causes of bone loss and the diagnostic procedures and treatments that can minimize damage and maintain patient quality of life.

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.

Ask the Transplant Experts - Session Two Presenters: Richard Champlin MD, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Luke Mountjoy DO, Colorado Blood Cancer Institute, part of the Sarah

Transplant recipients have unique and varied nutritional requirements during the first 100 days after transplant, so a consultation with a registered dietitian is important. Maintaining a healthy diet long-term can help avoid medical problems. This presentation explains which foods need to be included in a healthy diet, how to navigate a grocery store to get truly nutritious foods and addresses various marketing gimmicks and claims about “fad” diets.

Transplant recipients have an elevated risk of skin problems after transplant that require ongoing surveillance, early detection, and prompt treatment. This presentation describes some of the potential skin problems after transplant, and how to maintain good skin health long-term.

Chronic fatigue is a very common problem after a stem cell transplant. It is usually caused by a combination of factors, rather than a single factor, and can persist for a long-time. This presentation discusses factors that contribute to chronic fatigue and effective strategies that can reduce the impact of chronic fatigue on daily life.

Many transplant recipients experience distress, anxiety, depression and/or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after transplant. This presentation discusses how to develop coping strategies and resilience to bounce back and experience emotional growth after transplant.