A stem cell transplant for blood cancer is just the beginning – what may come next for the patient can be a complex journey. In this episode, Dr. Alison Loren of the University of Pennsylvania discusses graft-vs-host disease (GVHD), a possible complication of transplantation – exploring the latest advancements in treatment and how patients and caregivers can navigate the challenges ahead.

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• Graft-vs-host disease
  
  
• Stem cell transplantation
  
  
• Stem cell transplantation booklet
  
  
• Allogeneic stem cell transplant video
  
  
• Autologous stem cell transplant video
  
  
• Clinical Trial Support Center
  
  
• NMDP (formerly Be The Match)
  
  
• Autologous GVHD Syndrome
  

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• Free Nutrition Consultations
  
  
• Information Specialists 
  
  
• Financial support
  
  
• Free telephone/web patient programs 
  
  
• Free booklets 
  
  
• Young Adult Resources
  
  
• Online chats 
  
  
• Support groups 
  
  
• Caregiver support 
  
  
• Caregiver Workbook
  
  
• Advocacy and Public Policy
  
  
• Survivorship Workbook
  
  
• LLS Community 
  
  
• Mental Health Resources
  

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