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Fatigue is the most common symptom associated with cancer treatment and it is caused by many factors. This presentation discusses factors that contribute to fatigue, and how an individualized exercise program can be an effective strategy to fight fatigue.
Storytelling is a skill that we all possess that can help us make sense of difficult life experiences, like transplant. Listening to others' stories - written, spoken or communicated through dance or art - is the companion gift for storytelling.
Graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD) can cause physical problems that interfere with a person's ability to manage daily tasks. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians, also known as physiatrists, can diagnose why a person is experiencing pain or decreased physical functioning and direct them to the correct specialist to address these problems.
Chronic fatigue is a very common problem after a stem cell transplant. It is usually caused by a combination of factors, rather than a single factor, and can persist for a long-time. This presentation discusses factors that contribute to chronic fatigue and effective strategies that can reduce the impact of chronic fatigue on daily life.
Bone loss is common after transplant and can lead to fractures with severe consequences for transplant recipients. This presentation describes the causes of bone loss and the diagnostic procedures and treatments that can minimize damage and maintain patient quality of life.
Insomnia, which is defined as difficulty falling or staying asleep, is three times higher among transplant recipients than the general population. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is a safer a treatment than sleep medications and more effective long-term.
Ovarian failure, estrogen deficiency, decreased sex drive, infertility and vaginal graft-versus-host disease are a concern for many women after a stem cell transplant. This presentation discusses what causes these problems and treatment options, particularly for women with vaginal graft-versus-host disease (GVHD).
People may experience a variety of lung problems in the first several years after transplant. This presentation describes both rare and common lung problems and the available remedies to treat them.
After a pediatric bone marrow transplant, patients are at risk of developing new transplant-related health problems. These problems may not appear until later in life. This presentation discusses the potential complications, available treatments, and the importance of a healthy lifestyle ongoing monitoring to detect health issues early, when treatment is most effective.
The number of stem cell transplants performed is increasing, which means more people are concerned about ongoing complications or late effects after transplant. This presentation reviews potential late effects after a stem cell transplant (hematopoietic cell transplant) using donor cells (aka allogeneic transplant).