Meet Dr. Molly Gallogly and Learn about Seidman's GVHD Clinic
Marrow Masters
English - July 19, 2021 21:27 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsMedicine Health & Fitness Education bone marrow transplant stem cell transplant graft versus host disease caregivers cancer survivor patient cgvhd acute gvhd immune system Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Molly Gallogly, MD, PhD, Attending Physician, and director of the GVHD program at the Seidman Cancer Center in Cleveland, OH, is one busy doctor. Dr. Gallogly will share what happens at their incredible GVHD clinic and why it is advantageous to have a designated GVHD clinic. Newly diagnosed patients are evaluated and seen regularly as long as their GVHD is active. A detailed head-to-toe exam and full skin exam are standard and each GVHD patient is accurately staged and graded.
We will learn about the importance of a symptom diary, and help you anticipate potential side effects from steroids. ("Buy one get three free"-you'll want to hear what that means.) Dr. Gallogly compares GVHD to a storm at sea.
Clinical trials can be a revolving door. You can't help but feel the excitement learning more about them.
And don't forget slow and steady wins the race. Listen in for many more tips sure to make you feel better educated and equipped to deal with GVHD.
Resources:
University Hospital (Cleveland)'s Seidman Cancer Center BMT Program: https://www.uhhospitals.org/services/cancer-services/hematologic-malignancy/stem-cellbone-marrow-transplant-program
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link - (800) LINK-BMT, or (800) 546-5268.
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nbmtLINK Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/nbmtLINK
Thank you to this season's sponsors:
Incyte Corporation: https://www.incyte.com/
Kadmon: https://kadmon.com/