Going Through It...It's been a while since I’ve been able to write. I tried several times and think I convinced myself I had writer's...reactionscomments
2022 World Sickle Cell Day Giveaway Terms and Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the 2022 World Sickle Cell Day Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE...reactionscomments
What Is Sickle Cell?...What is sickle cell? My answer to this question will not be the one you are expecting. This is not the answer...reactions2comments
The People We Keep in Our Lives...Sickle cell is always up for emergencies. Most of the things that trigger a crisis are things beyond our control. Even though...reactions3comments
Changing the Sickle Cell Trait Paradigm...We all have heard that sickle cell trait is benign and asymptomatic. Sickle cell trait carriers have both normal and abnormal hemoglobin...reactionscomments
The SILENT Disability...My name is Sam Adeyinka, and I have sickle cell anemia. A lot of people may not be aware of what that...reactions1comment
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical Trials...When 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 List...Hi 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 Advocate...Growing up, sickle cell was always a hindrance in my life. It often limited me from being able to do the things...reactions1comment
Sickle Cell Crisis...Sickle cell crisis is the most common complication of sickle cell disease (SCD). Acute episodes of pain can occur anywhere in the...
My Fitness Journey With Sickle Cell...Fitness 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 Me...Sickle 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 Advocate...I chose to become a "professional" sickle cell advocate around 7 years ago. I was out of work and school, largely due...reactions2comments
Accepting My Disease...I figured out that things were a lot easier once I accepted my disease. We all know sickle cell is something that...reactions1comment
Stigmatisation...I had my first sickle cell crisis at age 16, and the second at age 19. Being in Med school drove me...reactions1comment
May Is National Mental Health Month...May 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 Denial...I think being in denial that you live with sickle cell is something many warriors can relate to, especially if you live...reactions3comments
Women with Sickle Cell Disease...Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a disorder due to the inheritance of an abnormal hemoglobin gene. This gene is not on the...
Splenic Sequestration and Sickle Cell Disease...Splenic sequestration is a complication of sickle cell disease (SCD). It can lead to severe anemia and is a life-threatening condition. It...
Advocating for Yourself in the Emergency Room...Dr. Simone Eastman Uwan (known to the sickle cell community as Dr. Simone) was diagnosed with sickle cell disease in college, even...reactions1comment
