The more common potential short and long term complications associated with transplant; posttransplant clinical recommendations for screening and preventative practices; and some practical tips for life after transplant.

The 2017 Blood Cancer Patient Forum was hosted in Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday 9 September by Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Julija Sipavicius is a registered nurse with over 20 years’ experience in the field of haematology and blood and marrow transplant (BMT) nursing. Julija currently works as the Haematology/BMT Nurse Practitioner at the Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney. Her core clinical work is in BMT with a focus on posttransplant care and long term followup, in addition to managing patients with multiple myeloma.