Let’s Talk About Stem Cell Transplantation: Benefits and Side Effects

Please join us as we speak to Dr. Shernan Holtan and guest co-host from LLS, Christina Neilsen. In this episode, Dr. Holtan discusses stem cell transplants; how they work, the different types of transplants, and the side effects, including graft-vs-host disease (GVHD). Dr. Holtan shares exciting new research on reducing GVHD and provides blood cancer patients with hope as transplantations continue to improve and bring about potential cures. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey. Mentioned on this episode:  Stem Cell TransplantAllogeneic Stem Cell TransplantAutologous Stem Cell TransplantGraft-verses-Host Disease Fact SheetCAR T-cell TherapyClinical Trial Support CenterHope LodgePosttransplant CyclophosphamideBe The Match Additional LLS Support Resources:  Information SpecialistsFinancial supportFree telephone/web patient programs Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection ProgramFree booklets LLS Public Policy & AdvocacyOnline chats Caregiver support Support groups Free Nutrition Consultations LLS AdvocacySurvivorship WorkbookThe post Let’s Talk About Stem Cell Transplantation: Benefits and Side Effects first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast.