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. 2025 Feb 25;9(12):3090–3103. doi: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2024013953

Table 7.

Long-term management considerations after allogeneic HCT and GT

Management area Specific needs
Transplant related Regular follow-ups for GVHD and infection screening
Engraftment and chimerism monitoring
SCD Annual eye assessments for retinopathy screening
Ongoing assessment of organ function especially in areas of previous damage (kidney, lung, etc)
Chronic pain management Assessment for any evidence of ongoing pain due to previous bone/muscular damage or caused by opioid-induced hyperalgesia
Long-term pain plan discussion including goals of weaning off opioids or switching to buprenorphine-based pain management
Psychosocial monitoring Evaluation for depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder
Counseling for emotional and psychological adjustment
Social determinants of health assessment
Neurocognitive monitoring Neurocognitive testing to assist people with entering school or workforce
Referral for neurocognitive rehabilitation of needed
Evaluation for any progression of previous infarcts or CNS-vascular damage
Lifestyle adjustment Ensure individual understands the needing for continuous health care coverage
Guidance on healthy diet and physical activity
Education on navigating and understanding the adult health care systems
Identification of other health providers (PCP and GYN) needed for the adult

CNS, central nervous system; GYN, Gynaecologist; PCP, Primary Care Physician.