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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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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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Reports: Approximately one of every 350-400 African-American infants in the United States is born with sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease affects about 50,000-70,000 people in the United States. World-wide, sickle cell disease is most common in people from India, Africa, the Mediterranean, Central and South America. Thank you for
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My first interview for #30forSickleCell comes from a mother with whom I can relate. I am happy God has allowed us to connect with one another to lend encouragement and support as we raise our children. Although Sickle Cell (SC) disease may not affect every person in a family, it is something we must face together. Louisetta Williams and I connected with via
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Did you know that one in 500 U.S. African-American births and one in 1000 Hispanic births is affected with sickle cell anemia? This is the most common genetic disorder in America, but it is not widely discussed. Sickled hemoglobin is passed onto a fetus, “When two carriers of sickle cell trait mate, their offspring have
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To commemorate World Sickle Cell Day, I wanted to share with you our top 5 Summer Sickle Cell Survivor Tips. 1. STAY HYDRATED! Drink plenty of water! Here are a few quick tips to encourage a child to drink water throughout the day. Set a concrete goal by designating a cool water bottle and telling the
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My Daughter’s Personal update: It’s been 7 weeks since my daughter had her first Sickle Cell Crisis. For the most part, our lives are back to normal. She hasn’t experienced pain in a while and I haven’t had to worry about her health. We are making sure she is eating healthy and receiving more rest.
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