Sickle Cell Disease

A basic overview from the national Heart,Llung, and Blood institute.

Information from the Genetics Home Reference, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

Information from the Georgia comprehensive Sickle Cell Center.

The Massey Cancer Center provides information on clinical trials, blood cancer treatment team and other resources for those with sickle cell.

Basic information on the symptoms and cause of sickle cell anemia, as well as risk factors and possible complications.

Information about the sickle cell test that is used to diagnose sickle cell anemia. From LabTests online.

Provides programs for children and families, as well as community awareness.

A basic overview for parents from kidsHealth.org by the Nemours foundation.

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