Workplace Considerations...Everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work, including people with chronic medical conditions or disabilities. It is not only the right...
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits...Living with a chronic health condition may make working impossible at some point. Your symptoms can affect your ability to get your...
Sickle Cell Can Be Lonely...I have had this illness for many years, met many people in my life, and been around my family whilst in pain...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
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Sickle Cell...If you live with sickle cell disease (SCD) or are a friend, family member, or caretaker of someone with the condition, you...reactionscomments
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
