Sickle Cell Families Must Build a Network of SupportAfter receiving the newborn screening results, my husband and I knew our daughter had sickle cell disease. The initial diagnosis is difficult...reactions1comment
Caring for a Child With Sickle CellMost of the time when we are dealing with sickle cell disease, we are focusing on the pain episodes, sleepless nights, and...reactions2comments
Hematologist Talks Stigma and AdvocacyRecently, Halimat, a fourth-year medical student with sickle cell anemia, sat down with Dr. Titilope Fasipe to talk all things sickle cell...reactions2comments
Can Parents Really Accept Sickle Cell?As a parent, have you ever asked yourself if you have accepted sickle cell disease? If so, what did your acceptance process...reactions5comments
Tips on Paying for CarePeople living with sickle cell disease (SCD) face high healthcare costs because of treatments and hospital visits. Health insurance plans may not...reactions1comment
Psychological Flexibility: Why It MattersSickle cell is a progressively debilitating blood disorder that can be extremely draining because of its unpredictability. People with sickle cell disease...reactions1comment
Sickle-Cell.com Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or “Promotion”) published on Sickle-Cell.com, a Health Union (“Health Union” or “We”) owned and operated...reactionscomments
Fight of a WarriorThe fight warriors fight is a hundred percent underrated if you ask me. Especially for those of us with the SS genotype...reactions2comments
Thank You, Tiger Woods!In the past 8 years, I've been looking for a fun activity so my little warrior can enjoy life to the fullest...reactions2comments
Identity Crisis - A Stranger In My Own BodyAt the end of each year, many people reflect on their personal accomplishments - reviewing wins, losses, successes, and failures - intently...reactions3comments
Living With Sickle Cell as a HematologistDr. Titilope Fasipe is a pediatric hematologist and a sickle cell warrior! She is also the co-director of the Sickle Cell Program...reactionscomments
Things You Should Never Say to a Sickle Cell WarriorWhen I was labeled as having HIV/AIDS as a child because of how skinny looked back then, I didn’t make much of...reactions3comments
Sickle Cell and Hurricane IanAs a mom and caregiver, I have only one word........ WAWWW!! When you are a caregiver of a child with sickle cell...reactions9comments
Triggers, Tells, and UncertaintyTriggers. I think most people see the word trigger and expect someone to be talking about or showing something violent. But when...reactionscomments
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
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
6 Health Goals For WarriorsEvery year we promise ourselves that we will take our health seriously and do better with our health but we never really...reactions3comments
My Crisis TriggersPaying attention to my triggers was something I wasn’t good at when I was a child. My mum wouldn't let me go...reactions2comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactions1comment
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
