It’s important for people to understand that if you have a family member or a friend who is living with Sickle Cell Disease or any chronic illness it’s not what you say, but what you do that makes the biggest difference. What can you do to be supportive? 1. Be willing to listen There are […]
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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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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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One of the best ways, to manage sickle cell disease (SCD) is to be informed. Learn as much as you can and then along with your doctor begin to create a management plan that works for your lifestyle. Five of my favorite websites to learn more about SCD are mentioned below: CDC.gov When I am
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One lesson I want my daughter to learn in life is that even though she has Sickle Cell Anemia, education is not optional. She is fully capable of learning and living with Sickle Cell. Everyday, I challenge her to do her best. Sickle Cell patients can still dream big and achieve their goals. I can
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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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Parenting a child with Sickle Cell, isn’t easy, but with information, a strong support system, and compassionate doctors, the disease becomes bearable. Throughout this entire month, it is my goal to not only raise awareness about Sickle Cell Disease, but encourage people to learn more, donate, and support each other. My husband and I first
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