# Improving Life for Patients with cGVHD with a Focus on Lung Issues, Psychosocial Support, a Personal Perspective and More

- **URL:** https://www.nbmtlink.org/improving-life-for-patients-with-cgvhd-with-a-focus-on-lung-issues-psychosocial-support-a-personal-perspective-and-more/
- **Author:** Joe Kiwior
- **Published:** 2023-12-06
- **Modified:** 2025-10-02

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# Improving Life for Patients with cGVHD with a Focus on Lung Issues, Psychosocial Support, a Personal Perspective and More

UPCOMING:
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Noon EST to 1:30 PM EST

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

[CLICK HERE TO REGISTER](https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1637741&tp_key=9ae12e0a0f)

Dr. Greg Yanik of the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center is a hematologist and blood and marrow transplant physician who treats patients with leukemia, lymphoma and other blood and bone marrow diseases. Dr. Yanik will outline the best ways to recognize, prevent, diagnose and treat this chronic rare disease, focusing on lung issues. As well, Lauren Saban, LMSW of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center will focus on the many psychosocial and emotional needs of all GVHD patients. Additionally, Becky Dame, a two-time transplant survivor of leukemia in Florida who lives with cGVHD is also an Information Specialist for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society who will share her personal and professional perspective.

This webinar will be facilitated by Jennifer Gillette, our licensed staff social worker. 

**You don’t want to miss the Q & A if you have lung issues.**

###### Facilitator

Jennifer Gillette, LMSW, nbmtLINK

###### Sponsors

- Pharmacyclics and Incyte

##### Downloadable PDFs

- [Deck 1 : Jen Gillette, Intro cGVHD webinar](https://www.nbmtlink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/nbmtLINK-Deck-1-Intro-12-6-23.pdf)
- [Deck 2 : Dr. Greg Yanik, University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center](https://www.nbmtlink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/nbmtLINK-Deck-2-Dr.-Greg-Yanik-12-6-23.pdf)
- [Deck 3 : Lauren Saban, LMSW, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center](https://www.nbmtlink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/nbmtLINK-Deck-3-Lauren-Saban-LCSW-12-6-23.pdf)
- [Deck 4 : Becky Dame, Survivor and LLS Information Specialist](https://www.nbmtlink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/nbmtLINK-Deck-4-Becky-Dame-Survivor-and-LLS-Information-Specialist.pdf)
- [Deck 5 : Jen Gillette Q&A](https://www.nbmtlink.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/nbmtLINK-Deck-5-12-6-2023-webinar.pdf)

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