This phase I trial studies the side effects and how well high dose vitamin A works in preventing gastrointestinal graft versus host disease (GVHD) in participants undergoing donor stem cell transplant. Vitamin A deficiency is associated with increased risk of gastrointestinal GVHD. Vitamin A regulates growth and differentiation of intestinal cells and may reduce risk of gastrointestinal GVHD.
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Vitamin A dose that achieves level in the upper quartile of normal range for sex in at least 2/3 cases without dose limiting toxicity
Timeframe: Up to day 28