Men who undergo a stem cell or bone marrow transplant may experience problems with sexual health and satisfaction after transplant. Physical problems, like erectile dysfunction, can trigger emotional difficulties that add to the problem. This program describes the most common sexual problems men face after transplant, and some effective treatments.

Recovering from a transplant poses many challenges for a patient’s personal relationships with spouses, partners, family members, and friends. While they may wish for a return to “normal,” this may not be possible and new standards for “normal” may emerge. This presentation offers strategies for navigating these changing relationships and fostering positive outcomes.

Key Points: (02:43) Dry eyes from GVHD is more severe than common dry eyes and can lead to corneal abrasions . (03:37) Blood vessels can grow into the cornea, cause

Secondary cancers sometimes occur after a bone marrow, stem cell transplant or cord blood transplant. Frequent screening can help detect secondary cancers early when treatment is most effective. Lifestyle modifications can also reduce the risk of developing certain cancers after transplant.

Graft-versus-Host Disease (GVHD) is a common condition after a bone marrow or stem cell transplant that uses cells from a donor (an allogeneic transplant). The donor cells are called the “graft” and the patient is called the “host”. When the donor’s immune cells (the graft) are transplanted in the patient’s body (the host) they often unleash an immune system attack against the patient’s organs and tissues which can be mild, moderate or severe.