Sickle Cell Disease

Overview of sickle cell including information about types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

A toolkit containing resources for those with sickle cell to manage their disease and stay healthy.

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

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

Basic overview of sickle cell disease including information about causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

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

Links to information and resources for patients about sickle cell disease produced by the American Society of Hematology.

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.

Learn about some general prevention strategies to complications from sickle cell disease.

Learn more about sickle cell current research efforts and clinical trials.

Search for clinical trials being conducted on sickle cell disease.

This project created patient-focused education materials for the sickle cell community. It is important that for patients and families who are considering gene therapy to understand the benefits and limitations of treatments so that they can make an informed decision on the therapies.

Fact sheet that focuses on steps to take before getting pregnant.

This fact sheet focuses on the steps to take during pregnancy to stay healthy.

SCRED provides education on reproductive health concerns, establishes standards for effective and high-quality reproductive health care across the life span, and advocates for policies and processes that will improve access to comprehensive reproductive health care.

Describes how sickle cell trait is inherited.