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For decades, the question was whether we could cure sickle cell disease. Now the question is whether everyone who needs that cure will actually be able to access it…

Sickle Cell Disease is an inherited blood disorder that can affect a person’s health from childhood and needs regular medical care.This World Sickle Cell Day, KEM…

“Why do you have to write about your health on social media?”My brother asked me that question many years ago in our family WhatsApp group after I started openly…

"It's hard for people to understand that actually I live with this, I'm not dying from it, but I can't do the same things as you can."Rita Ramos has blood…

For many people living with sickle cell disease (SCD), going to the emergency room isn’t just about getting relief—it’s about bracing yourself. Bracing for the wait…

What is it like for Elizabeth, living with sickle cell disease?“Elizabeth’s sickle cell means she has to stay warm. We try to avoid her getting infections, and we…

From the day he was born, Gary Burks has been coping with the pain and complications that come with sickle cell disease.At age 4, Gary had a stroke, which occurs in…

By Marissa Chow, American Red Cross volunteerIt’s sobering when you’re admitted to the hospital so often that the nurses know you by name. They look at you with a…

I must prioritize my health so that I have the tools to manage other things in lifeAfter completing my finals and passing my clinical comprehensive exam last week,…

This type of sickle cell crisis tests both physical and emotional strengthRecently, I doubted I’d be able to write this column. My knees had become swollen,…