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...We are so excited to participate in National Sickle Cell Awareness Month this year! This month is for all of the strong sickle cell warriors out there. We have activities...

...We are so excited to participate in National Sickle Cell Awareness Month this year! This month is for all of the strong sickle cell warriors out there. One way that...

...Sickle cell can cause feelings of worry and leave you overwhelmed. Finding ways to cope with the emotions and experiences that come with sickle cell can be difficult. Self-care is...

...Knowing the things that trigger crises is a necessity, you also need to know your limits and be cautious as much as possible not to overdo things. For instance, it’s...

...Exercise is important for improving our well-being as individuals living with sickle cell. Aerobic exercises like walking can help increase the flow of oxygen. You know the lack of oxygen...

...People living with sickle cell disease (SCD) often experience severe pain and sometimes need treatment in the emergency room. In our 2020 Sickle Cell Disease In America survey, we explored...

...Being in a crisis that is so bad you’ve had to take yourself to the hospital is not the best feeling in the world. It’s probably happened to many of...

...As a frequent solo traveler, I believe the saying ‘catch flights not feelings’ was created just for me. I can definitely say I have caught more flights than feelings in...

...The Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a chronic (long-term) health condition like sickle cell disease...

...The 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 Tiara Brown, aka @tee_2017, about...

...Sickle cell trait (SCT) is caused by a gene mutation. This mutation changes a protein (hemoglobin) in red blood cells. SCT is also referred to as HbAS. Those with SCT...

...As someone who lives with sickle cell anemia and who also lives alone, managing a crisis at home has its challenges. Over the years, I have been able to get...

...Having a chronic illness can be well, you guessed it – frustrating. For me, the most frustrating part of having sickle cell anemia is never knowing when you’re going to...

...The 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 Tiara Brown, aka @tee_2017, about...

...Every sickle cell crisis leaves scars, bills, unforgettable experiences, etc. The trauma, pain, fear, and depression that sets in, do not only eat me up, but also drain all the...

...Since I got diagnosed with avascular necrosis, I've been asked many times what that means. People want to know what avascular necrosis is. In fact, some people living with sickle...