Staying Hydrated When You Have Sickle Cell DiseaseWhen you live with sickle cell disease (SCD), it is important to drink plenty of water and other fluids. This helps you...reactionscomments
Accepting and Understanding Sickle CellI first understood what it meant to have sickle cell when I had my first crisis at 19. It is definitely different...reactions1comment
Balancing Motherhood and Sickle CellHi guys, my name is Grace. I am a wife and mother, and I work as a full-time blogger. I am also...reactions1comment
The Challenges of Attending School With Sickle CellI first understood what it meant to have sickle cell when I was growing up as a child in primary school. Often...reactions2comments
2020 In America Findings: Staying Strong With Sickle CellEvery year, an estimated 300,000 babies are born with sickle cell disease globally. Approximately 100,000 people are thought to live with sickle...reactionscomments
What Is World Sickle Cell Day?World Sickle Cell Day is celebrated on June 19 every year. Established in 2008 by the United Nations General Assembly, World Sickle...reactionscomments
Living With Sickle Cell: Sadiq's StoryLike parents, children with sickle cell disease also have times when they are afraid, insecure, or feel sad. I was introduced to...reactions2comments
Overcoming Challenges of Sickle Cell: You Are Not AloneSickle cell disease is a blood disorder that affects many African Americans. If you know anybody with sickle cell, please understand the...reactions1comment
World Sickle Cell Day 2021 Hydration Giveaway!World Sickle Cell Day is coming up on June 19! To celebrate a day that sheds much-needed awareness on sickle cell, we...reactionscomments
Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with...reactionscomments
Why My Birthday Is A Big DealI’ve always loved birthdays; who doesn’t? As a child it was a day to be spoilt, pampered and dare I say, see...reactions3comments
Transgender Care and Sickle CellAbout 1.4 million adults in the United States identify as transgender. For transgender adults with sickle cell disease (SCD), necessary transgender care...reactionscomments
Freedom to Be a CrescentFor some reason, it is so hard for people living with sickle cell disease (SCD) to speak freely or live freely. Sometimes...reactionscomments
Dr. McGann On The Road To Caring For Sickle Cell PatientsIn this video, I am joined by Dr. Patrick McGann from Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Dr. McGann is an academic pediatric hematologist who...reactionscomments
Tips For Dating With Sickle CellHi Guys my name is Grace. I am a wife and mother, and I work as a full-time blogger. I am also...reactionscomments
Sickle Cell Can Be LonelyI have had this illness for many years, met many people in my life, and been around my family whilst in pain...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
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Sickle CellIf you live with sickle cell disease (SCD) or are a friend, family member, or caretaker of someone with the condition, you...reactionscomments
Sickle Cell Disease and Oral HealthSickle cell disease (SCD) often causes problems with your immune system. This makes people with SCD more prone to infections. This includes...reactions1comment
The Journey of a Mother of a Sickle Cell WarriorDear Readers, My name is Andressa Hunsel Ambrose. I am the mother of Miracle, a sweet little girl of 9 years old...reactionscomments
