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...Like parents, children with sickle cell disease also have times when they are afraid, insecure, or feel sad. I was introduced to Sadiq, a 20-year-old man who lives in Nigeria...

...Sickle cell disease is a blood disorder that affects many African Americans. If you know anybody with sickle cell, please understand the pain and suffering that they may have gone...

...World Sickle Cell Day is coming up on June 19! To celebrate a day that sheds much-needed awareness on sickle cell, we are giving away 1 insulated water bottle with...

...The Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like sickle cell disease...

...I’ve always loved birthdays; who doesn’t? As a child it was a day to be spoilt, pampered and dare I say, see who gives you the best present. But as...

...About 1.4 million adults in the United States identify as transgender. For transgender adults with sickle cell disease (SCD), necessary transgender care may be hard to access. Racial, gender, and...

...For some reason, it is so hard for people living with sickle cell disease (SCD) to speak freely or live freely. Sometimes, this happens out of care and love for us...

...In this video, I am joined by Dr. Patrick McGann from Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Dr. McGann is an academic pediatric hematologist who does research focusing on improving outcomes for children...

...Hi 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...

...I 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!...

...Growing 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...

...If 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...

...Sickle 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...

...Dear 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...

...I'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...