Sickle Cell Disease and Oral Health...Sickle cell disease (SCD) often causes problems with your immune system. This makes people with SCD more prone to infections. This includes...reactions1comment
The Journey of a Mother of a Sickle Cell Warrior...Dear Readers, My name is Andressa Hunsel Ambrose. I am the mother of Miracle, a sweet little girl of 9 years old...reactionscomments
How Sickle Cell Complications Delayed My Studies...I'm super excited that I get to share my story here with you. As a kid, I was made to believe that...reactions3comments
COVID 19...Have you had your Covid 19 vaccination already? Do you think it’s safe for SCD patients to take the COVID 19 vaccine?...reactions4replies
Surviving as a Crescent...Content note: This article talks about depression, suicide, and mental health. When I started accepting my sickle cell (SS) condition, people made...reactionscomments
Rhedd Maya...Rhedd was previously a health leader on Sickle-Cell.com. Rhedd Maya or Dat_Ewe_Model is a poet, fashion model, and aspiring actress. She hails...
Controlling thoughts while in pain....What are some of the thing that go through your mind when you are down/sick due to SCD? ...reactions1reply
Ask the Advocates: Taking Care of Our Mental Health...Lifelong conditions such as sickle cell disease can have a negative impact on your mental health. Depression, stress, and anxiety are just...reactions5comments
How Life During the Pandemic Changed My Relationship With Sickle Cell...I always knew that there was a lack of care and support via the NHS for sickle cell sufferers. This became even...reactionscomments
My Top Three Tips On Dating...Dating can be nerve-racking in general. Add an invisible, chronic disability into the mix and you have a concoction of the most...reactions1comment
Rhedd's Sickle Cell Disease Journey...The Editorial Team at Sickle-Cell.com is highlighting people in the sickle cell community and their journeys in a series of Instagram Interviews...reactions3comments
Renal Medullary Carcinoma...Renal medullary carcinoma (RMC) is a rare type of kidney cancer that mostly affects people with sickle cell trait. Most people with...reactionscomments
Mental and Emotional Health With Sickle Cell: Finding Support...We all know that sickle cell affects various parts of the body, but one thing I feel we need is more discussion...reactions1comment
Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Care...The teen years are an important time for young people with sickle cell disease (SCD). Nine out of 10 young people with...reactionscomments
Thank You, Sickle Cell...Gratitude is a good habit I have learned to incorporate into my life. I believe it’s important to appreciate every little thing;...reactionscomments
Chiropractors and Sickle Cell?...I have a question, can warriors go to the chiropractor / would it be beneficial for us? Because back in high school...reactions4replies
Alisha Whynn...Alisha was previously a health leader on Sickle-Cell.com. Alisha Whynn is a 32-year-old mother with sickle cell anemia. After a life of...
Mental Health ...How does sickle cell affect your mental health? What coping strategies/ tools help you manage your mental health? ...reactions1replyMental Health
What Are Digital Therapeutics?...Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactionscomments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health...“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to...reactions2comments