As a young man born with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), growing up in post-sexual revolution America, I felt compelled to quickly experience as ... Read More
Sickle Cell Disease
Embracing The New Normal With Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders that affects hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen through ... Read More
Sickle Cell Disease In The ER: Confronting Barriers To Care
“You’re too pretty to have a disease,” declared the nurse in the emergency department (ED) dismissing Constance Benson’s reports of ... Read More
5 Ways to Boost Your Immune System for Your Best Sickle Cell Health
The human immune system is a network throughout our body that fights off pathogens and microorganisms that invade us and make us ... Read More
Diet and Exercise: Living Well with Sickle Cell
Diet and exercise are key to promoting healthy living—especially if you are one of the many African Americans who are afflicted with sickle ... Read More
Access Granted: Covering the Cost For Your Meds
Coming to terms with the fact that you have a lifelong disease can be mentally draining. Trying to figure out how you will be able to afford ... Read More
What Every Sickle Cell Warrior Must Know About Their Patient Journey
As you try to maintain consistent wellness, it is imperative that you navigate the Patient Journey Roadmap by making five key stops to ... Read More
Sickle Cell Warriors: Advocate For YOUR Health With These Tips (Video)
Ashley Valentine, MRes, Co-Founder and President of Sick Cells, updates us on policy and explains why it's important to advocate for your ... Read More
Black Men Open Up About Living Well With Sickle Cell (Video)
What happens when you get a bunch of Black men together to talk about the one disease that most misunderstood? Things get ... Read More
7-Year-Old Boy with Sickle Cell Recovers from COVID-19: “Keep the Faith”
Those with sickle cell suffer from episodes of sudden and severe pain, known as pain crisis. It's usually excruciating pain in both adults ... Read More
Sickle Cell: Minimize Your Crisis by Staying One Step Ahead
When you are someone living with sickle cell disease, there are times in your life you go through tremendous pain…unbearable pain. You want ... Read More
Sickle Cell Disease: Understanding the Infusion Process and Why It’s Good For You
Having a chronic illness comes with many challenges. The main goal is to stay healthy and live as normal a life as possible. The ... Read More