Things I Cannot Do With Avascular Necrosis...Avascular necrosis (AVN) is a sickle cell complication that begins suddenly and quickly progresses from stage I to stage IV even without...reactions5comments
Imposter Syndrome...I’ve been thinking a lot about imposter syndrome lately. Maybe (probably) because I’m applying for residency right now. Residency is the field...reactions2comments
FeaturedWhat do you want your caregivers to know?...What's the #1 thing friends and family members can do to support you (something they may not think of) in your sickle...reactions1replyCaregiving
Emotional Support Animals...Do you have an animal that comforts you when experiencing pain or mental health issues due to your disease? Share about them...reactions1replyCoping
Emotional Support Dogs and Sickle Cell Disease...A couple of weeks ago my princess started to suffer from back pain again. This officially started last year, and it seems...reactions2comments
How I Manage Sickle Cell Pain at Home...Sickle cell crises are unpredictable and can happen anytime and anywhere. The pain usually starts slowly. I sometimes wonder if I am...reactions6comments
Untold Truths About Living With Sickle Cell Pain...For many of us, sickle cell disease (SCD) sets precedence for how we show up in our daily lives. It is an...reactions6comments
Avascular Necrosis (AVN) and Sickle Cell...Like other parts of your body, your bones are composed of living cells that require a steady supply of blood to survive...reactionscomments
Hematologist Talks Stigma and Advocacy...Recently, Halimat, a fourth-year medical student with sickle cell anemia, sat down with Dr. Titilope Fasipe to talk all things sickle cell...reactions2comments
Psychological Flexibility: Why It Matters...Sickle cell is a progressively debilitating blood disorder that can be extremely draining because of its unpredictability. People with sickle cell disease...reactions1comment
The Girl Who Has Sickle Cell Disease...My Name Is Candance La’Dream Bradley and I was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease - SS Type when I was born. I...reactions4comments
Fight of a Warrior...The fight warriors fight is a hundred percent underrated if you ask me. Especially for those of us with the SS genotype...reactions2comments
Thank You, Tiger Woods!...In the past 8 years, I've been looking for a fun activity so my little warrior can enjoy life to the fullest...reactions2comments
Living With Sickle Cell as a Hematologist...Dr. Titilope Fasipe is a pediatric hematologist and a sickle cell warrior! She is also the co-director of the Sickle Cell Program...reactionscomments
Things never to say to a warrior...Last week's article talked about things you should never say to a warrior. What would you add to the list, or what...reactions1replyCoping
Things You Should Never Say to a Sickle Cell Warrior...When I was labeled as having HIV/AIDS as a child because of how skinny looked back then, I didn’t make much of...reactions3comments
Sickle Cell and Hurricane Ian...As a mom and caregiver, I have only one word........ WAWWW!! When you are a caregiver of a child with sickle cell...reactions9comments
Decision Day...I made it. I recently took the last test of medical school. Wow. When I tell you there were so many times...reactionscomments
The Power of Influence: Why I Do What I Do...In the era of digital media, there is one word that is extremely repetitive and banal: influencer. Influencers are the new normal...reactions1comment
Three Plants I Use to Treat My Sickle Cell Symptoms...It has been around 2 years since I made the decision to stop taking drugs and treatments for my sickle cell. This...reactionscomments
