Do you know anyone with sickle cell anemia or sickle cell trait? I am not asking for names, just curious to know if anyone actually does. I am not sure, even in our own family. By the way, this shouldn't prevent a person from being successful. The new president of Howard University, Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA, FACS, is a prime example of a successful person with sickle cell anemia. |
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MWF (Washington, DC)
7/31/2014 07:25:49 am
Trait for me...Anemia for my dad.
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V Holland (Roanoke, VA)
7/31/2014 07:26:32 am
My nephew, Cameron Stewart Walker, had sickle cell. He died from complication in 2007, he was only 18.
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MWF
7/31/2014 07:27:14 am
Same for my dad...sickle cell crisis, passed away at age 50.
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FDClaytor
7/31/2014 07:28:50 am
Families really need to talk about our medical history. Just knowing that a family member had cancer, heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc, can be vital in a doctor's diagnostic treatment. Please families, talk to each other. It could save a life.
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AWilson (Roanoke, VA)
7/31/2014 07:30:07 am
Yes! I have a cousin who has the trait.
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DW (California)
7/31/2014 07:33:15 am
My niece, nephew, and cousin died of this disease and I have a friend who lives with this disease, too.
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KOH (Stockton, CA)
7/31/2014 07:34:33 am
Sorry that this has touched you so many times.
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DW (California)
7/31/2014 07:35:44 am
Thanks, my niece and nephew each had one crisis before the ages of 4...they were beautiful angels who are in their Glory now, but it hurt real bad. In our family it is abnormal for kids to die. We're blessed with long life! Praise God!
SAustin (Roanoke, VA)
7/31/2014 07:37:40 am
My brother in law had sickle cell and he passed away at the age of 35 from organ failure. He lived his life...had 2 kids...pursued his music (he was one of Anthony Hamilton's best friends). My son has the sickle cell trait.
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