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Undergoing a transplant is a difficult process for children and adults because each stage - from conditioning to stem cell infusion, and recovery - poses a different challenge. A common...

I like to believe that having sickle cell doesn’t at all limit my potential. That if I really want to do something, then I can. However, I have to say...

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Rare Disease Day® is celebrated on the last day of February every year. This year, it falls on February 28, 2022. This day is designed to support those living with...

Every year we promise ourselves that we will take our health seriously and do better with our health but we never really make that change. Sometimes we give up and...

I believe I was born to be rich. I can tell by the size of my dreams and aspirations. I set goals that scare me and keep me awake at...

As soon as you turn on the television you are confronted with the rising COVID-19 cases trend. This is not only in America but in many other countries. We are...

For the last two years, I've suffered in silence because as a transplant recipient, a common misconception is that my life is remarkably blissful. Sickle cell pain is out the...

When I was little, and I would get sick, my mother would hardly ever let me skip school. She’d push me to get up and get ready, saying it would...

Have you ever wondered why the majority of people living with sickle cell look younger and have a smaller stature than their peers? This can in part be traced to...

My name is Wunmi and I'm a foodie! Carbs, snacks, and sugary drinks are the way to my heart. I mean the heart wants what it wants and I need...

It is always wise to plan activities way ahead of time. This is supposed to help make the outcome be well planned out before the day to avoid stress and...

Surveys show a majority of people in the United States are in favor of legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use. As of early 2022, cannabis for medical use, or...

Living with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of...

Sometimes I worry that I am living my life in fear. In fear of triggering a sickle cell attack, of not being able to do something I want because of...

In my role as a mother and sickle cell advocate, I often talk about acceptance. It starts with accepting the illness, after that, you have to accept all the other...

At the end of each year, many people reflect on their personal accomplishments - reviewing wins, losses, successes, and failures - intently taking a closer look at their real life...

Pain is unbearable, even for the strongest warrior and soldiers. The measurements health officials put on pain are totally unnecessary if you ask me. Why? Whether the pain is at...

'I want this year to be better than last year.' Have you ever told yourself this? Sure you have. As humans, we always want more in life. As someone living...

One problem most SCD patients face is verbal abuse. The things people say to us are sometimes too mean and unfair. We mostly can’t do anything about this. It practically...