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Survivorship Guide for Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplant
Coping with Late Effects
Other Health Concerns
In addition to targeting organs, GVHD can target the immune system itself, including the bone marrow and the thymus, where certain white blood cells known as T-lymphocytes mature. By attacking the immune system, chronic GVHD can impact a person’s general immune function and ability to fight infections.
Lung damage following transplant can be a result of damage from radiation, chemotherapy, or from GVHD. When lung damage is mild, there are often no symptoms, and the only evidence is poor results on pulmonary function tests. Symptoms of lung GVHD may include coughing, wheezing, labored breathing, and bronchitis. Early recognition and treatment of the inflammation is important.
- Acknowledgements
- Prologue
- Introduction
- Defining Long-term Survivorship
- Late Effects of the Transplant
- Quality of Life Post Transplant
- Adjusting to the New Normal
- Depression and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Emotional Well-being
- Changes in Appearance
- Sexuality and Intimacy
- Long-term Relationships with Caregivers
- Parenthood Options Post Transplant
- Returning to Work
- Caring for Your Body
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)/Integrative Medicine
- Transitioning Your Care to a Primary Care Doctor
- Follow-up Care
- Chemotherapy and Radiation – Late Effects
- Eyes
- Skin and Joints
- Muscles and Nerves
- Mouth and Esophagus GVHD
- Gastrointestinal Tract (Gut) GVHD
- Liver Conditions
- Vaginal Concerns
- Bones
- Other Health Concerns
- Concluding Remarks
- References
- Resource Listing
- Feedback
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