Teonna Woolford has always wanted six kids. Why six? “I don’t know where that number came from. I just felt like four wasn’t enough,” ... Read More
Sickle Cell Disease
Breakthroughs in Sickle Cell Treatment You Can’t Afford to Miss
Let's take a deep breath and talk about something that hits close to home for many of us, especially in the Black community: Sickle Cell ... Read More
This Chemo Drug Is Safe for Kids With Sickle Cell Disease
A chemotherapy drug taken by mouth has been found to safely and effectively manage sickle cell disease in children, a new study ... Read More
“They Said I Couldn’t” – How NBA’s First Sickle Cell Player Defied the Odds!
Sickle cell disease has long been a silent battle within the Black community, affecting thousands and often limiting opportunities in ... Read More
Navigating ER Challenges with SCD: Your Survival Guide
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder that primarily affects Black American communities in the United States, though it can ... Read More
9 Things Blacks Need to Know About Donating Blood
In this country, over 100,000 people have sickle cell disease – the great majority of whom are African American or of African descent. These ... Read More
How Does Age Affect Sickle Cell?
Growing up with sickle cell disease may seem like a never-ending battle. It can get rough, from constant blood transfusions to the ... Read More
Faith Over Fear: How an Infant’s Family Treated Her Sickle Cell Disease
As a newborn, Savannah Spio was diagnosed with sickle cell disease, a condition that requires lifelong care. Her parents, Lillian and ... Read More
Black Women With SCD Have a Higher Risk of Pregnancy-Related Complications, Here’s Why…
Pregnancy brings physical and psychological changes to the body. From my perspective of being a mother, my main concern while pregnant was, ... Read More
6 SCD Stereotypes the Black Community Needs to Know
An inherited blood disorder that can cause serious problems, Sickle Cell Disease unfortunately affects Black Americans disproportionately. ... Read More
How Does Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Work? 5 Things You Need to Know
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic disorder affecting hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. In SCD, the red ... Read More
Beyond the Pain: 4 Unseen Obstacles Sickle Cell Warriors Face Every Day
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a hereditary blood disorder that primarily affects people of African descent, causing immense physical and ... Read More
