Dr. Sung Choi Shares Her Best Advice Regarding Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGVHD) as it affects children

Dr. Sung Choi is a pediatric bone marrow transplant physician at Michigan Medicine (University of Michigan).Dr. Choi joins us today to discuss the unique challenges for pediatric patients as it relates to Graft Versus Host Disease (cGVHD). Passionate and knowledgeable, Dr. Choi will tackle it all, including target organ damage, the cytokine storm, clinical trials and much more. Classic organs affected by acute GVHD include skin, liver and GI tract. Did you know that typically the skin is the most affected in both pediatric and adult patients struggling with GVHD? (Check out our other episode with Dr. Cowen of the NIH in this series for more on all things skin GVHD.)Risk factors (of GVHD) are also discussed--how a mismatch  between the donor and recipient influences the onset of GVHD as well as age, conditioning chemo and much more. High dose steroids are covered and did you know that pediatric patients do not always respond to steroids? Listen in for other options. The information in this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health care provider regarding your medical decisions and treatment. The listed resources are not intended to be endorsements.ResourcesDr. Choi bio: https://www.uofmhealth.org/profile/263/sung-won-choi-mdNational Bone Marrow Transplant Link - (800) LINK-BMT, or (800) 546-5268.nbmtLINK Website: https://www.nbmtlink.org/nbmtLINK Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/nbmtLINKThank you to this season's sponsors:Incyte Corporation: https://www.incyte.com/Kadmon: https://kadmon.com/ National Bone Marrow Transplant Link - (800) LINK-BMT, or (800) 546-5268.nbmtLINK Website: https://www.nbmtlink.org/Check out our valued nbmtLINK resource books, some for sale, some free as downloadable, https://www.nbmtlink.org/shop/nbmtLINK Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/nbmtLINKFollow the nbmtLINK on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/nbmtlink/The nbmtLINK YouTube Page can be found by clicking here.This content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It is crucial to consult directly with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical conditions, treatment options, or other health concerns.The views and opinions expressed by the speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the nbmtLINK.  Unless otherwise stated in an official policy, the nbmtLINK does not endorse any specific treatments, products, or services mentioned by the speakers. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.The Marrow Masters Podcast is produced by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.