Tag Archives: Graft-Versus-Host Disease

The First 100 Days After a Stem Cell Transplant: A Patient and Caregiver Guide

The first 100 days after a stem cell transplant: patient resting at home with caregiver support.

A stem cell transplant is an important treatment milestone, but recovery continues long after the stem cells are infused. The first 100 days involve close monitoring, infection precautions and practical support at home. Knowing what to expect helps patients and caregivers approach this period with greater confidence. This guide covers general recovery principles. Your transplant […]

Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) After Bone Marrow Transplant Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment

Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after bone marrow transplant affecting multiple organs.

A bone marrow or stem cell transplant can be an important treatment for several blood disorders and blood cancers. After an allogeneic bone marrow transplant, where stem cells come from a donor, patients are closely monitored for possible complications. One of these complications is graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). GVHD occurs when immune cells from the donated […]