January 21, 2026
UPCOMING:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Noon to 1 pm EST
<strong>UPCOMING</strong>
<strong>January 21, 2026</strong><BR><BR>This month’s call-in program will feature Dr. Sandeep Jain, B.A Professor of Ophthalmology, Dept. of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at the University of Illinois, Chicago. Dr. Jain will share game changing proactive actions that are resulting in a significant reduction of the development of chronic ocular graft versus host disease (oGVHD). Dr. Jain will share how these better outcomes require regular follow ups at the beginning of the transplant journey. Additionally, for those chronically inflicted, Dr. Jain will share best practices, tips and ways to lessen your symptoms. Paul Altman, a survivor from Chicago, IL, will share his transplant story, what has worked for him and life today.
Additional Resources:
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GVHD Specialists
https://bmtinfonet.org/gvhd-directory
GVHD Alliance
https://www.gvhdalliance.org/
Ziena Eyewear: Another survivor recommended the glasses from this site. https://www.zienaeyewear.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqn1pOxs-UVTGJ7xdBt39sVNYllMI8EmVfvi1bIPIXVdGBxnayr
This month’s call-in program will feature Dr. Sandeep Jain, B.A Professor of Ophthalmology, Dept. of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at the University of Illinois, Chicago. Dr. Jain will share game changing proactive actions that are resulting in a significant reduction of the development of chronic ocular graft versus host disease (oGVHD). Dr. Jain will share how these better outcomes require regular follow ups at the beginning of the transplant journey. Additionally, for those chronically inflicted, Dr. Jain will share best practices, tips and ways to lessen your symptoms. Paul Altman, a survivor from Chicago, IL, will share his transplant story, what has worked for him and life today. There will be plenty of time for live questions.
If you have any technical issues related to registering, please email peggyburkhard@nbmtlink.org or call (248) 770-5172. The call-in information is contained in the form you use to register.
Note: You call in to participate. (We do not call you.)
This FREE program is intended to provide psychosocial and emotional support along with health information from national experts regarding critical topics surrounding cancer and treatments.
Helpful Links
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR:
We acknowledge and thank the following Link Partners for their ongoing support.
Platinum Level Link Partners
Blood Marrow Transplant Program at Northside Hospital
Gold Level Link Partners
American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (ASTCT) • Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center • Blood Marrow Transplant Program at Northside Hospital • Corewell Health • Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Network • Incyte • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Meredith A. Cowden Foundation • Oregon Health & Science University Knight Cancer Center • Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center • Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Program, John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center • The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society • University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center • University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center • Westmead Blood Transplant and Cell Therapies Program
Silver Level Link Partners
Center for International Blood & Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR) • DKMS • Henry Ford Health – Cancer • Mayo Clinic Transplant Center • Nebraska Medicine • Syndax Pharmaceuticals • UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center • Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
