Late Effects after a Transplant Using Your Own Cells (Autologous Transplant) 2021

Summary: Learn about medical complications that can develop months or years after a transplant using your own stem cells. Learn how you can minimize the risk of developing problems and get appropriate treatment if a complication occurs.
Presenter: R. Greg Bociek MD, Nebraska Medicine. Meet Dr. Bociek: www.nebraskamed.com/doctors/r...
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Highlights:
- Autologous stem cell transplants (using the patient’s own stem cells) are more common than allogeneic stem cell transplants (transplants that use donor stem cells) and continue to increase in number.
- Improvements in treatment, better patient selection, and better supportive care now enable patients over 65 to undergo an autologous stem cell transplant.
- Several types of secondary cancers and other risks may follow an autologous transplant. It’s important for practitioners to monitor symptoms and provide effective treatments as these conditions arise.
Presented at the 2021 Celebrating Life a Second Chance at Life Virtual Symposium, April 17-23, 2021.
Presentation is 51 minutes long with 7 minutes of Q & A.
Key Points:
(08:43) An autologous stem cell transplant is a more intensive therapy than standard chemotherapy, but may cure or extend the patient’s life.
(15:02) Short-term side effects of an autologous stem cell transplant are common, but temporary, and typically include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and hair loss.
(15:21) After transplant, maintenance therapies are often used to prevent recurrence of the disease.
(19:51) Patients need to be re-vaccinated with childhood vaccines after transplant, and should consider the Shingrix vaccine to prevent shingles.
(31:02) Osteoporosis is a potential side effect of an autologous stem cell transplant.
(33:50) Breast health problems are uncommon after autologous stem cell transplant unless the patient received radiation to the chest.
(35:37) Problems with sexual health are common after an autologous stem cell transplant
(38:21) Infertility is likely after an autologous stem cell transplant but some people do regain fertility over time.
(41:35) There are wide variations in patients’ ability to return to work after transplant.
(42:55) Although uncommon, the risk of developing a secondary cancers such as myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and melanoma is increased after an autologous transplant.
Meet the speaker: www.nebraskamed.com/doctors/r...
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