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27Apr

Is There A Cure For SCD?

To date, the only cure for SCD is a bone marrow or stem cell transplant. • A bone marrow or stem cell transplant is a procedure […]

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27Apr

How Is SCD Treated?

The goals of treating SCD are to relieve pain and to prevent infections, eye damage, and strokes. • There is no single best treatment for […]

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27Apr

What Does SCD Cause?

Following are some of the most common complications of SCD: “Pain Episode” or “Crisis”: Sickle cells don’t move easily through small blood vessels and can […]

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S.C.A.R.

S.C.A.R. is an acronym for Sickle Cell Awareness Ride. The purpose of the Atlanta S.C.A.R. is to heighten awareness of the Sickle Cell Trait and Sickle Cell Disease.

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