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 living with sickle cell disease. Before I got... By Grace Adeyinka1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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, but something always remains the same THE LONELINESS!... By Alisha Whynn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 that I loved to do consistently due to... By Dialectic Dee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 might have some questions. In this article, we... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 infections in your mouth. Good oral health is... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 and I want to share my journey with... By Andressa Hunsel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Sickle Cell Complications Delayed My StudiesI'm super excited that I get to share my story here with you. As a kid, I was made to believe that people living with sickle cell disorder are always... By Abayomi Afolayan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Surviving as a CrescentContent note: This article talks about depression, suicide, and mental health. When I started accepting my sickle cell (SS) condition, people made it look like it’s the end for me... By Rhedd Maya3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: Taking Care of Our Mental HealthLifelong conditions such as sickle cell disease can have a negative impact on your mental health. Depression, stress, and anxiety are just a few of the ways sickle cell can... By sonia-dattaray4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
How Life During the Pandemic Changed My Relationship With Sickle CellI always knew that there was a lack of care and support via the NHS for sickle cell sufferers. This became even more obvious to me once I reached 18... By Dialectic Dee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Top Three Tips On DatingDating can be nerve-racking in general. Add an invisible, chronic disability into the mix and you have a concoction of the most unpredictable dating experiences you could imagine. My dating... By Jenica Leah3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Rhedd's Sickle Cell Disease JourneyThe Editorial Team at Sickle-Cell.com is highlighting people in the sickle cell community and their journeys in a series of Instagram Interviews. We talked to Rhedd, aka @rhedd_maya, about her... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Renal Medullary CarcinomaRenal medullary carcinoma (RMC) is a rare type of kidney cancer that mostly affects people with sickle cell trait. Most people with RMC are under 30 years old, and it... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mental and Emotional Health With Sickle Cell: Finding SupportWe all know that sickle cell affects various parts of the body, but one thing I feel we need is more discussion on how it affects mental health. Sometimes we... By Grace Adeyinka3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult CareThe teen years are an important time for young people with sickle cell disease (SCD). Nine out of 10 young people with sickle cell live into adulthood. This means they... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Thank You, Sickle CellGratitude is a good habit I have learned to incorporate into my life. I believe it’s important to appreciate every little thing; big or small. It keeps me grounded and... By Jenica Leah2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to better management of my symptoms (and I could... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Bukola's Sickle Cell JourneyThe Editorial Team at Sickle-Cell.com is highlighting people in the sickle cell community and their journeys in a series of Instagram Interviews. We talked to Bukola, aka @thewarriorkitchen, about her... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Trying to Conceive 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 living with sickle cell disease. In this video... By Grace Adeyinka1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments