Join us as we speak to Dr. Mariam Nawas and Dr. Satyajit Kosuri from University of Chicago Medicine, about graft-vs-host disease (GVHD) and the Transplant Optimization Program (TOP). In this episode, we discuss stem cell transplants, how GVHD occurs and what can be done to manage and treat symptoms. The doctors also share how the TOP program at the University of Chicago Medicine utilizes multiple specialties to improve post-transplant success for patients over 50.   

Mentioned on this episode: 

• Stem Cell Transplant
• Graft-Vs-Host Disease
• Barnes and Loutit Mouse Leukemia Study  
• University of Chicago Medicine Cancer Center
• Transplant Optimization Program (TOP)
• Be The Match

Additional LLS Support Resources: 

• Information Specialists 
• Free telephone/web patient programs 
• Free booklets 
• Financial support
• Clinical Trial Support Center
• Online chats 
• Young Adult Resources
• Caregiver support 
• LLS Community 
• Support groups 
• Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program 
• Free Nutrition Consultations

Support for this episode is provided by University of Chicago Medicine.

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