Sickle Cell Disease News Columns

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021

It’s Difficult to Manage Sickle Cell Pain at Home During a Pandemic

Sickle Cell Disease News Columns

I have not felt well recently. I have been struggling with a lot of pain from sickle cell crises. In normal circumstances, I think I would have gone to the ... Read more

March 3, 2021March 3, 2021

Why It’s Important for Everyone to Prioritize Their Health

COVID-19 Columns, Sickle Cell Disease News Columns

It’s easier said than done. Everyone always says that health should be a person’s No. 1 priority, but it’s not until push comes to shove that we understand the truth ... Read more

February 19, 2021February 19, 2021

Here’s How You Can Be a Better Partner for a Sickle Cell Patient

Sickle Cell Disease News Columns

In my last column, I shared tips about dating with sickle cell disease. Continuing in the spirit of the Valentine’s Day season, I wanted to discuss in this column tips ... Read more

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021

Our Wellness Depends on Our Ability to Practice Self-love

COVID-19 Columns, Sickle Cell Disease News Columns

Self-love is so important. I read somewhere that we teach others how to love us through the way we love and treat ourselves.  So, I want to ask you: Do ... Read more

February 10, 2021February 10, 2021

It’s OK to Take a Break From Raising Awareness About Sickle Cell Disease

COVID-19 Columns, Sickle Cell Disease News Columns

I am passionate about raising sickle cell disease awareness. Increased awareness leads to a better understanding of the condition, which leads to more conversations about it. I believe that this ... Read more

February 5, 2021February 5, 2021

Here’s What I’ve Learned About Dating With Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle Cell Disease News Columns

One thing people always ask me is how I navigate dating as a sickle cell patient. Since we’ve now entered the month of love, with Valentine’s Day right around the ... Read more

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021

Even During Sickle Cell Crises, I Avoid the Hospital Due to the Pandemic

COVID-19 Columns, Sickle Cell Disease News Columns

This week has been challenging for me. A brutal combination of cold weather and stress has left me facing back-to-back sickle cell crises, and there’s no telling when it might end. ... Read more

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021

Sickle Cell May Knock Me Down, but I Will Stand Back Up

Sickle Cell Disease News Columns

In a previous column, I mentioned some of the good things that happened to me last year. This included a decrease in my iron levels and my subsequent switch from ... Read more

January 20, 2021January 20, 2021

I Can Still Be Productive During a Sickle Cell Crisis

COVID-19 Columns, Sickle Cell Disease News Columns

I’m writing this column during a sickle cell disease crisis. I have not had one this bad in a while, so I’ve been feeling pretty low. I recently explained to ... Read more

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021

2020 Was Challenging, but I’m Grateful for My Progress

COVID-19 Columns, Sickle Cell Disease News Columns

Just like that, 2020 is over. What a year! I do not think 2020 turned out as expected or planned for anybody at all. When the year started, I had ... Read more

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020

Tips for Staying Healthy This Holiday Season

Sickle Cell Disease News Columns

Here’s a little fun fact about me: Christmas is my second favorite time of year after August, which I like because it’s one of the hottest months here in the ... Read more

December 2, 2020December 2, 2020

The Lessons I’ve Learned as a Columnist

COVID-19 Columns, Sickle Cell Disease News Columns

I have been writing for BioNews, the publisher of Sickle Cell Disease News, for over a year now. This experience has been amazing, to say the least. When I was ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

We Go Through Life at Our Own Pace

COVID-19 Columns, Sickle Cell Disease News Columns

I hate when sickle cell disease gets in the way of life, although I feel its effects 24/7. There is no escaping the symptoms, such as fatigue and chronic pain, ... Read more

November 20, 2020November 20, 2020

Switching Treatments Helped to Reduce My Iron Overload

Sickle Cell Disease News Columns

Iron overload is a side effect that some sickle cell patients suffer from as a result of blood transfusion programs being used as long-term treatment plans. Back in September, I ... Read more

November 18, 2020November 18, 2020

Why I Will Be Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine

COVID-19 Columns, Sickle Cell Disease News Columns

On Nov. 9, Pfizer and BioNTech announced that their COVID-19 vaccine was found to be more than 90% effective in preventing people from contracting the novel coronavirus. On Nov. 16, Moderna ... Read more