Parenting a child with Sickle Cell Disease isn’t easy, but it can be done with grace, finesse, and love.
About two years ago, I heard a friend praise her OBGYN with fond admiration. In my mind, I laughed and thought, “this girl can’t be serious, who loves their OB that much?” Well, not long after, I met Dr. Mac in person and she is just as stellar as my friend described. She exhibits compassion, […]
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Did you know that there is a large population of Brazilians who are living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)? It is estimated that about 45,000 people in Brazil have SCD. Today’s interview is with Dr. Jane Hankins who is from Brazil. Thank you Dr. Hankins for your work with sickle cell disease at St. Jude
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One common complications of sickle cell disease and sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a stroke. Children, even babies are at risk of having a stroke because their sickled hemoglobin could possibly block blood flow and prevent oxygen from going to their brain properly. Reports show that a stroke occurs when the large arteries are damaged
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In 2008, while reading Hope & Destiny, I first learned that there was a cure for sickle cell disease. When our blood test confirmed that my husband and I were both carriers of the sickle cell trait, my OBGYN also told me it would be wise for us to sign up for the cord blood registry and
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According to doctors, parents who carry the sickle cell trait have a 1 in 4 chance of their offspring inheriting sickled hemoglobin. While the odds are only 25% the risk is still great because there are no guarantees that the child will not receive abnormal hemoglobin genes from his or her parents. Pamela and Chikezie,
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There are many myths associated with sickle cell disease, but today we will debunk a few and provide people with a better understanding of what sickle cell is and how it affects different types of people’s bodies. Myth #1 Only black people get the disease. Debunked – According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) “Sickle
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Growing up with sickle cell disease is a constant learning experience. Throughout a patient’s life he or she has to constantly monitor how different behaviors and food affect their bodies. Today’s interview comes from a teenager who is defying odds and living her dreams while coping with sickle cell. Thank you for sharing your story, all the
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