A Journey of Survival and Transformation

In Living with Graft-Versus-Host Disease: How I Stopped Fighting and Started Healing, author Brad Buchanan shares his deeply personal journey as a stem-cell transplant recipient and GvHD patient. This compelling narrative offers readers a glimpse into the formidable challenges faced by those battling both acute and chronic GvHD. Despite having a perfect 10/10 sibling donor match, Brad’s 2016 transplant resulted in an acute GvHD case that nearly cost him his life, leaving him functionally blind for two years and reshaping his entire existence.

A Story of Resilience and Healing

With the aid of expert medical care and innovative treatments like Extra-Corporeal Photopheresis (ECP), Brad navigated through the storm of his condition. This book details his shift in perspective as a cancer survivor, learning to accept his chronic GvHD condition and seeking new ways to enhance his daily life and future outlook. His story is a beacon of both caution and optimism, offering valuable insights for patients, healthcare providers, and caregivers.

Brad Buchanan’s experience is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, providing inspiration and hope to all who face similar battles.