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,” says Woolford, a Baltimore resident. “Six is a good number.” Woolford, 31, was born with sickle read more about My Story: I Have Sickle Cell Disease and “I’m Infertile”
A chemotherapy drug taken by mouth has been found to safely and effectively manage sickle cell disease in children, a new study shows. Children taking hydroxyurea had fewer ER visits and spent fewer days in the hospital compared to kids not taking read more about This Chemo Drug Is Safe for Kids With Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder that primarily affects Black American communities in the United States, though it can occur in any racial or ethnic group. Individuals with SCD often experience painful episodes, known as sickle cell read more about Navigating ER Challenges with SCD: Your Survival Guide
In this country, over 100,000 people have sickle cell disease – the great majority of whom are African American or of African descent. These patients may require frequent blood transfusions throughout their lifetime. Unfortunately, many people are hesitant to donate read more about 9 Things Blacks Need to Know About Donating Blood
