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Corticosteroids (such as prednisone and dexamethasone) given during treatment for a range of blood disorders can affect the bone and blood vessels, resulting in avascular necrosis. People who have undergone hematopoietic stem cell transplantation are also at risk for developing avascular necrosis.

During childhood and into young adulthood, bone formation usually occurs faster than bone loss, causing bones to grow and become stronger. As a person gets older, the process of bone removal gradually overtakes bone formation, and bones slowly lose strength as part of the normal ageing process.

Some treatments for blood disorders require the use of medications or radiation that can increase the risk of developing cataracts. Because vision can have a significant impact on daily living, it is important for people who have received these treatments to have their eyes checked regularly.

Treatment for blood disorders often increases the risk for dental problems. It is important for you to understand the reasons why dental care is especially important for maintaining your health.

Good nutrition and regular exercise offer many benefits to stem cell transplant patients.

People who have undergone stem cell transplantation often complain of feeling fatigued, even some time after the treatment.

Certain types of treatment for blood disorders can sometimes result in problems with the heart.

Many people experience forgetfulness as they age or after they have had chemotherapy treatments. Often, this is mild, but can still be frustrating. Names go, car keys are lost, or items on a shopping list are forgotten.

Radiation, medication and other risk factors may increase the chance of kidney problems.

Treatment for blood disorders can sometimes damage the liver. It is important to know about how the liver functions so that you can keep your liver as healthy as possible.

The lungs are very important organs that supply oxygen to the body. Sometimes, treatments for blood disorders can cause lung damage. If you received any treatments that may cause lung problems, it is important to learn about the lungs, and what you can do to keep them as healthy as possible.

The effects of treatment for blood disorders on male reproductive function depend on many factors, including age at the time of treatment and the treatment that was given. It is important to understand how the male reproductive system functions and how it may be affected by therapy given for blood diseases.

Peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) is a potential side effect of chemotherapy drugs. It is important to understand how peripheral neuropathy affects your body so you can manage this condition.

Learning about the risk of developing a second cancer can be frustrating and anxiety provoking. After your battle with your blood disorder and stem cell transplant, the last thing you want to be reminded about is the risk of developing a second cancer.

Very few people realise that the skin is the largest organ in the body. The skin is the body’s first line of defence against outside invaders. It also keeps the body temperature normal and stores water, fat and vitamin D. Such an important organ requires care and monitoring. Treatment for blood disorders sometimes causes damage to the skin.

Very few people realise that the skin is the largest organ in the body. The skin is the body’s first line of defence against outside invaders. It also keeps the body temperature normal and stores water, fat and vitamin D. Such an important organ requires care and monitoring. Treatment for blood disorders sometimes causes damage to the skin.

The effect of therapy on the female reproductive function depends on many factors, including age at the time of therapy and the specific treatment that was given. It is important to understand how the ovaries and female reproductive organs function and how they may be affected by therapy given to treat blood disorders.

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Voices Vic is a program led by people with a lived experience of mental ill health, which seeks to improve the lives of people who hear voices.

A not-for-profit association whose membership consists of heart and lung transplant patients, recipients, their carers and families

Professor Dion Stub gives an overview of cardiac arrest – the causes, treatment, and how we can improve outcomes.

Dr Angie Leet tells us about what patients can expect and need to know prior to having an resting echocardiogram or stress echocardiogram at the Alfred Hospital.

Professor Dion Stub talks through one of the most common valve diseases and the treatment options available to patients.

Professor Peter Kistler discusses the most common cardiac arrhythmia affecting Western societies.

Dr James Shaw explains what coronary artery disease, how it’s diagnosed and treated, and what the term angina means.

Professor David Kaye gives a simple overview for what is a poorly understood condition – diastolic heart failure or heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.

Professor Peter Kistler explains a common procedure used to treat atrial fibrillation and what patients need to know.

Dr Shane Nanayakkara explains the procedure of right heart catheterisation and what patients need to know prior.

Dr Peter Bergin gives an in depth tour of systolic heart failure, from symptoms, diagnosis and the various management options available to improve outcomes.

Dr Angie Leet educates on the major things that patients can do and need to know about managing their heart failure.

A guide to help Heart Transplant patients prepare for their discharge and be involved in their care.