A number of specific challenges and needs may arise for patients at this time: Consider:

• correction of vitamin D deficiency (Molica et 2012; Shanafelt et al. 2011)
• immunoglobulin replacement therapy for patients with hypogammaglobulinemia and frequent infections. The National Blood Authority has information on the eligibility criteria for immunoglobulins

For more information on supportive care and needs that may arise for different population groups, see Appendices A, B and C.