Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
Sickle Cell Vacation Packing ListHi All, my name is Grace. I am a wife and mother, and I work as a full time content creator. I...reactions2comments
My Journey to Becoming an AdvocateGrowing up, sickle cell was always a hindrance in my life. It often limited me from being able to do the things...reactions1comment
My Fitness Journey With Sickle CellFitness is one thing that I have found interest in recently. I decided to invest more time and effort into keeping fit...reactionscomments
What Sickle Cell Cost MeSickle cell is a thief of joy and happiness. Most patients try to live through it all and smile as much as...reactions4comments
Everyone Can Be an AdvocateI chose to become a "professional" sickle cell advocate around 7 years ago. I was out of work and school, largely due...reactions2comments
Accepting My DiseaseI figured out that things were a lot easier once I accepted my disease. We all know sickle cell is something that...reactions1comment
May Is National Mental Health MonthMay is National Mental Health Month. Join Patient Leader Halimat as she checks in with herself. Making healthy habits is hard. Taking...reactions2comments
Sickle Cell and Living in DenialI think being in denial that you live with sickle cell is something many warriors can relate to, especially if you live...reactions3comments
Advocating for Yourself in the Emergency RoomDr. Simone Eastman Uwan (known to the sickle cell community as Dr. Simone) was diagnosed with sickle cell disease in college, even...reactions1comment
The Importance of Psychosocial SupportRecently, I had to come to terms with the fact that my stem cell transplant was not a finite curative therapy. At...reactionscomments
Sickle Cell and PTSDHaving a chronic illness is not easy at all and I know that a lot of us have been through some traumatic...reactions1comment
A Day in the Life of a Sickle Cell Advocate: Educating OthersThanks to my sickle cell advocacy work, I have conversations with people all over the world. To see the differences among countries...reactions1comment
Meeting Others With Sickle CellAs a child, I felt I was the only person in the world with sickle cell anemia. Silly me. It wasn’t completely...reactions8comments
My Mental Health With Sickle Cell DiseaseI recently got diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It seems the struggles of living with sickle cell keep piling up over the days...reactions2comments
Can Yoga Help Manage Sickle Cell Pain?The pain of sickle cell disease can be felt in both the body and the mind. Not only do people with sickle...reactionscomments
All Things Stem Cell Donation: Insight Into the Stem Cell Harvesting ProcessLast year, I launched a web project titled The Diary of a #SickleCellProdigy – a content series that gives audiences a closer...reactionscomments
The Invisibility and Stigma of Chronic PainPain is sometimes called an “invisible” symptom. Unlike a broken arm in a cast or a bleeding wound, pain often cannot be...reactions3comments
DecisionsBefore medical school, the biggest decisions are deciding if you want to go to medical school, where to apply, and then hopefully...reactions2comments
Mental Health and Sickle CellMy name is Grace. I am a wife, and mother and I work as a full-time content creator. I also am living...reactionscomments
