In this episode of ASTCT Talks, supported by an educational grant from Sanofi US, Dr. Corey Cutler sits down with Dr. Ana Barata to discuss the critical role of physician-patient communication in GVHD and stem cell transplantation. Together, they unpack the complex emotional and psychological landscape facing transplant survivors and the communication barriers that often go unspoken. 

Dr. Barata shares insights into the challenges faced by both patients and providers, ranging from unspoken anxiety and cognitive dysfunction to hesitations around discussing complementary therapies. This episode offers a look at how better communication can transform the transplant experience, making space for shared decision-making, emotional support and truly patient-centered care. 

For more information, read the article “Patient and Physician Communication in the Allogeneic Transplantation Setting: Challenges and Potential Solutions” by Barata et al. shared in a September 2024 GVHD Supplement collection by the journal.