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Your diagnosis is part of you, not all of you.
Living with sickle cell disease doesn't mean you can't get married or start a family. While planning looks a little different, you have the power to make informed decisions.
Dr. Julie Kanter highlights an essential step: ensure your partner gets tested, not just for sickle cell trait, but for other hemoglobin variations too. Knowledge is power, and genetic counseling is an incredible resource to help you navigate the process (and it is covered by most insurance plans)