Educational resources

Here you’ll find all our downloadable resources and that you may wish to use or share to help increase awareness and knowledge about graft‑versus‑host disease (GvHD).

Extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP)

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What is ECP?

This graphic defines extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) and explains it is a procedure to treat GvHD often when other treatments have not worked.

What steps are involved in ECP?

An overview of the steps in ECP, including drawing blood from the patient, treating it with ultraviolet light, and returning it to the patient.

What are the side effects of ECP?

A summary of the common side effects of ECP, which can include nausea, light sensitivity, and dizziness.

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