Graft versus host disease (GvHD)
Treatment for graft versus host disease (GvHD) depends on a number of factors. These include what type of GvHD you have and where you have it. Understanding more about your treatment can be helpful when coping with this transplant complication.
Acute GvHD generally starts within 100 days of your transplant. Your doctor assesses your GvHD to decide what treatment you need.
Your treatment depends on how bad your chronic graft versus host disease (GvHD) is and which parts of your body are affected. Find out more.
There are different medicines you might have to treat graft versus host (GvHD). Find out what they are and how they work.
Last reviewed: 17 Sept 2025
Next review due: 17 Sept 2028
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