I’ve joined two Facebook groups that are really helpful. Sometimes I have a question, and I hear back from so many people who can answer from experience. Then other times, I get to be the ‘expert.’
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Learn about GVHD symptoms
It’s hard to tell who will develop graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant, or how serious it might become. This site can help you understand the 2 types of GVHD, chronic and acute.
Acute GVHD usually happens within the first 3 months after a stem cell transplant from a donor’s blood or bone marrow.
Chronic GVHD tends to develop and progress more subtly and slowly. Reaching 100 days after transplant is not only a major milestone in your recovery, but it is also a cue to be vigilant for any signs or symptoms of chronic GVHD.
Get support along the way
Meet the GVHD Challengers
Explore the stories shared by the GVHD challengers, a group of people living with GVHD. You can learn how proactively identifying and tracking symptoms helped them stay on top of their condition.
Register for resources
Sign up for occasional email updates and to receive your GVHD introduction kit, including a personalized GVHD Medical Alert card you can share with others who need to understand your health status.
Share your story
Join our GVHDspeaks program and use your experiences to support others living with GVHD.
Where are you on your transplant journey?
Click to see what steps you can take along the way to help with GVHD.
Pre-transplant
What happens before stem cell transplant?
During the hospital stay
What happens after the transplant?
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Transitioning to home
What to expect after discharge
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First year after transplant
What should I be aware of?
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More than one year after transplant
What to keep in mind
Pre-transplant
What happens before stem cell transplant?
During the hospital stay
What happens after the transplant?
Transitioning to home
What to expect after discharge
First year after transplant
What should I be aware of?
More than one year after transplant
What to keep in mind
Connect with others who’ve been there
Find online groups, support meetings, one-on-one mentor services, and other opportunities to talk with people like you dealing with GVHD.
Note: Healthcare Professionals are the best source of medical information.