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Returning to work after transplant poses many challenges. Several Federal and state laws provide workers who are struggling with a serious illness, and in some cases, their family members, protection against job discrimination, guaranteed time off work to recover or care for a loved one, job security while off work, and/or money to help replace lost wages.

Occupational therapists can help transplant recipients manage their fatigue, and redesign their lifestyle to improve quality of life, while recovering transplant and side effects such as graft-versus-host disease (GVHD).

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It is now my pleasure to introduce your host, Susan Stewart. Susan Stewart ( 00:00:05): Introductions Thank you very much, and welcome to the COVID-19 Winter Update: What Transplant Recipients

Insights and lessons learned from an inspiring survivor’s transplant journey.

Learn about medical complications that can develop months or years after an allogeneic transplant. Learn how you can minimize the risk of developing problems and get appropriate treatment if a complication occurs.

Chronic graft-versus-host disease is a common complication after a transplant using donor cells (allogeneic transplant). Early detection and treatment are critical to successful management of the disease. Side effects from drugs used to treat chronic GVHD can increase the risk of health problems later in life.

A panel of pediatric transplant experts answer patient questions about medical, emotional, social and learning issues children and young adults may face after transplant.

Emotional difficulties after a stem cell transplant are common for both the patient and caregiver. There are a variety of self-help techniques for dealing with emotional difficulties. Support groups, one-on-one peer support and therapists can be helpful in managing emotional challenges.

Graft-versus-host disease commonly affects the the gastrointestinal tract and /or liver in patients who have had an stem cell transplant using cells from a donor (allogeneic transplant). Treatment may require a combination of local therapies, systemic therapies, procedural interventions and/or various types of supportive care.

Chronic fatigue is a common complaint after a stem cell transplant. Learn what causes it and strategies you can use to manage it.

20% of patients experience breathing problems 100+ days after transplant. Pulmonary function tests can help determine the cause of the problem and define treatment options.