In this two-part episode, Amy DeZern, MD, MHS, with Johns Hopkins and Christin DeStefano, MD, with Uniformed Services University discuss bone marrow transplant as a first-line treatment for severe aplastic anemia, moving beyond the limitations of traditional immunosuppressive therapies for a curative treatment option.

In Part II: Future Research and Care Coordination, experts underscore the critical importance of early referral and coordination between hematology/oncology and transplant centers while looking ahead at the exciting research and clinical trials yet to come.

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In this two-part episode, Amy DeZern, MD, MHS, with Johns Hopkins and Christin DeStefano, MD, with Uniformed Services University discuss bone marrow transplant as a first-line treatment for severe aplastic anemia, moving beyond the limitations of traditional immunosuppressive therapies for a curative treatment option.

In Part I: Outcomes and Equity, guests explore the benefits of haploidentical transplant, noting quicker recovery times and reduced complications compared to past methods. These advancements are particularly impactful for diverse populations, including military personnel.

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In this two-part episode, Rachel Phelan, MD, MPH, with the Medical College of Wisconsin and Rafeek Yusuf, MD, PhD, with NMDP discuss the latest trends in access and outcomes by race and ethnicity in allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation according to their recent CIBMTR (Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research) report.

In Part II: Personalization and Future Care, guests highlight the importance of holistic, personalized care throughout the patient journey as we navigate the complexities of transplantation, advocate for precision medicine, and envision a future with even more inclusive and effective health care solutions.

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In this two-part episode, Rachel Phelan, MD, MPH, with the Medical College of Wisconsin and Rafeek Yusuf, MD, PhD, with NMDP discuss the latest trends in access and outcomes by race and ethnicity in allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation according to their recent CIBMTR (Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research) report.

In Part I: Improvements and Challenges, experts illuminate significant strides in GVHD prevention and the use of haploidentical and mismatched unrelated donor sources to close gaps in equity. We explore the multifaceted barriers hindering equitable transplantation – from socioeconomic and health literacy challenges to donor availability.

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In this two-part episode, Javier Bolaños-Meade, MD, with the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center and Shernan Holtan, MD, with the University of Minnesota discuss advances and innovations in graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) prevention that call for a new standard of care in patients needing allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation.

In Part II: Progressive Research and the Future of Care, guests dive deeper into the results of their recently published clinical trial outlining a novel drug combination for GVHD prevention, address the importance of ongoing communication, and take a look at how research is continuing to progress to promote a new standard of care.

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In this two-part episode, Javier Bolaños-Meade, MD, with the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center and Shernan Holtan, MD, with the University of Minnesota discuss advances and innovations in graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) prevention that call for a new standard of care in patients needing allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation.

In Part I: PTCy and Improved Outcomes, experts highlight the history of GVHD prevention and the impacts of post-transplant cyclophosphamide (PTCy) in particular in improving outcomes and closing gaps in access to care.

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In this two-part episode, Rachel Salit, MD, with Fred Hutch Cancer Center and Katie Schoeppner, MSW, of NMDP/Be The Match, discuss their recently developed evidence-based guidance for health care providers to assist patients in returning to work after hematopoietic cell transplantation as part of a committee of the American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (ASTCT).

In Part II: Communication and Resources to Overcome Barriers, experts dive deeper into the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and communication across the care team, as well as resources to overcome barriers and evidence-based approaches to help patients return to work.

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In this two-part episode, Rachel Salit, MD, with Fred Hutch Cancer Center and Katie Schoeppner, MSW, of NMDP/Be The Match, discuss their recently developed evidence-based guidance for health care providers to assist patients in returning to work after hematopoietic cell transplantation as part of a committee of the American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (ASTCT).

In Part I: Guidance Development and Challenges, experts explore the complex challenges transplant patients face when returning to work and major findings from their evidence-based review, including the importance of appropriate accommodations, early communication with employers, and patient-reported outcomes.

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