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8:15 – 11:45 am Preconference Workshops (Thursday, October 28)

Practical Workings of a Pediatric and Adolescent Fertility Preservation Program, from Consults to Care Models (003)

In recent years, there has been increased emphasis on fertility preservation (FP) in pediatric hematology/oncology centers. The growing population of cancer patients and patients receiving hematopoietic cell transplants (HCTs) for nonmalignant diseases (e.g., sickle cell disease) has resulted in more patients expressing interest in FP information and interventions at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA).

Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder: Managing the Complexities of the Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant Patient (212)

Posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLDs) are recognized as one of the most devastating complications following solid organ transplantation. PTLD encompasses a wide range of clinical conditions—from benign lymphoproliferation to widespread malignancies with aggressive behavior. The development of PTLDs is driven by Epstein-Barr virus in the vast majority of pediatric PTLD cases.