Five Things I Wish I Knew Before the Transplant...I've said it about a million times, I'm happy I participated in a clinical trial and got a second chance at living...reactions1comment
Prioritizing Self-Care After Transplant...Undergoing a transplant is a difficult process for children and adults because each stage - from conditioning to stem cell infusion, and...reactions1comment
Gallstones and Sickle Cell Disease...People with sickle cell disease (SCD) often experience gallstones. These are solid, rock-like structures that form in the gallbladder. The condition is...
Traveling with Sickle Cell Disease...For many people, traveling is an important way to relax and explore life. However, for people with sickle cell disease (SCD), traveling...
Delayed Puberty and Sickle Cell Disease...Many teenagers with sickle cell disease (SCD) experience developmental delays because of anemia. Boys and girls with sickle cell anemia may see...
Ask the Advocates: Rare Disease Day...Rare Disease Day® is celebrated on the last day of February every year. This year, it falls on February 28, 2022. This...reactionscomments
Living Within My Means as a Warrior...I believe I was born to be rich. I can tell by the size of my dreams and aspirations. I set goals...reactions6comments
A Close Encounter With COVID-19...As soon as you turn on the television you are confronted with the rising COVID-19 cases trend. This is not only in...reactionscomments
Fatigue...When I was little, and I would get sick, my mother would hardly ever let me skip school. She’d push me to...reactionscomments
5 Important Nutrients...Have you ever wondered why the majority of people living with sickle cell look younger and have a smaller stature than their...reactions2comments
Unmade Memories...It is always wise to plan activities way ahead of time. This is supposed to help make the outcome be well planned...reactions4comments
Legalization of Medical Marijuana: The Impact on Those Living With Chronic Health Conditions...Surveys show a majority of people in the United States are in favor of legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use. As...reactionscomments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical Trials...Each year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good...reactions1comment
My Airplane Essentials...As a frequent solo traveler, I believe the saying ‘catch flights not feelings’ was created just for me. I can definitely say...reactionscomments
Fearfulness vs. Fearlessness...Sometimes I worry that I am living my life in fear. In fear of triggering a sickle cell attack, of not being...reactions5comments
Staying Positive With Sickle Cell...Telling someone to stay positive is one of the vaguest pieces of advice you can give to someone living with sickle cell...reactions8comments
Dancing in the Rain...I love dancing in the rain. I think it started when I first watched Dirty Dancing or maybe Singing in the Rain...reactions1comment
How Much Do You Know About Sickle Cell Disease?...Did you know that April is National Minority Health Month? Sickle cell disease is a rare disease that affects mainly Black people...reactionscomments
A Few Methods I Use To Help Me Get To Sleep...Did you know that around 70% of adults with sickle cell disease experience sleep disturbances? Well, I had no idea. I thought...reactions4comments