SICKLE CELL PAIN SERIES POSTS. A large part of sickle cell disease is engulfed in pain. This can range from pain caused by sickle cell, to pain resulting from a secondary complication. It is important to understand and be able to differentiate the two. From descriptive words to how to treat pain, check out our pain series and learn more about sickle cell pain.
POP CULTURE MENTIONS. 1.) In Fox's Scream Queens's Halloween episode Keke Palmer's character, Zayday Williams mentions fundraising for "sickle cell anemia". For once a mention without adverse effects! Check out Fox's Scream Queens episode 3 "Haunted House". Watch here, if you're into horror comedy/sorority drama, drenched in sarcasm. 2.) Grey's Anatomy introduced Sickle Cell Disease with character, Dr. Stephanie Edwards, who was cured from Sickle Cell Anemia via bone marrow transplant at the age of five. More here.
