Clinical Trials – The Bloodline with LLS

Let’s Talk About Stem Cell Transplantation: Benefits and Side Effects


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Please join us as we speak to Dr. Shernan Holtan and guest co-host from LLS, Christina Neilsen. In this episode, Dr. Holtan discusses stem cell transplants; how they work, the different types of transplants, and the side effects, including graft-vs-host disease (GVHD).

Dr. Holtan shares exciting new research on reducing GVHD and provides blood cancer patients with hope as transplantations continue to improve and bring about potential cures.

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Mentioned on this episode: 

  • Stem Cell Transplant
  • Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant
  • Autologous Stem Cell Transplant
  • Graft-verses-Host Disease Fact Sheet
  • CAR T-cell Therapy
  • Clinical Trial Support Center
  • Hope Lodge
  • Posttransplant Cyclophosphamide
  • Be The Match

Additional LLS Support Resources: 

  • Information Specialists
  • Financial support
  • Free telephone/web patient programs 
  • Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program
  • Free booklets 
  • LLS Public Policy & Advocacy
  • Online chats 
  • Caregiver support 
  • Support groups 
  • Free Nutrition Consultations 
  • LLS Advocacy
  • Survivorship Workbook
...more
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Clinical Trials – The Bloodline with LLSBy The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society