Living Long And Well With Sickle Cell Disease (Video)

Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited blood disorders that impact the hemoglobin and cause red blood cells to form a sickle shape. This shape makes it difficult for cells to carry oxygen properly. The “sickling” prevents oxygen from read more about Sickle Cell Gene Therapy Clinical Trials: What Black People Should Know

For as long as I can remember, sickle cell disease has been a part of my life. It was something my mom always talked openly about—I was diagnosed with it before I was even born. As a child, I remember read more about Why I Chose to Do an Clinical Trial to Potentially Cure My 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 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