Dr. Catherine Lee Offers Her Optimism and Expertise on all Things Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD)

Dr. Catherine Lee is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology/BMT at the Huntsman Cancer Center, University of Utah. Dr. Lee's clinical expertise is in classical transplantation (autologous and allogeneic) and newer cellular immunotherapies (i.e., CAR-T cell) for the treatment of blood diseases in adult patients.  She runs a Chronic Graft-versus-Host Disease and Long-Term Follow-Up Program which is designed to provide medical care specific to patients with chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGVHD) and late effects of transplantation and other cellular therapies. 

Dr. Lee covers it all and breaks it down for us. Why is cGVHD the predominant cause of late morbidity and death, not due to relapse, for both children and adults after an allogeneic or a donor transplant? What strategies will help and prevent GVHD? Get ready for a big dose of hope as Dr. Lee  shares her incredible knowledge and know how. 

New drugs on the horizon are discussed as well as novel treatment approaches that use little or no systemic steroids for diagnosed cGVHD. And you won't want to miss Dr. Lee's discussion on clinical trials. Remember, your participation in these trials allows safe and more efficacious treatments for cGVHD to become a reality! This podcast is enlightening and educational and offers hope to those suffering with GVHD.

The information in this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health care provider regarding your medical decisions and treatment. The listed resources are not intended to be endorsements.

Resources: 

Huntsman Cancer Institute website: https://healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancancerinstitute/

National Bone Marrow Transplant Link - (800) LINK-BMT, or (800) 546-5268.

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