WHAT IS SICKLE CELL?
Sickle Cell Disease is a genetically inherited blood disorder prevalent among people of African, Caribbean, Central/South American, East Indian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Asian and Southeast Asian ancestry. >>>read more
There are more than 400 unusual hemoglobin genes associated with sickle cell disease and other hemoglobin variants
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WEB RESOURCE
MAYO CLINIC: Sickle cell anemia is an inherited form of anemia — a condition in which there aren't enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout your body
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WebMD: Combating Sickle Cell Video
WebMD: Sickle Cell Research Video
Media Gallery
My 9 News coverage of Sickle Cell Thalassemia Patients Network's 10K Walk-for-Education 2008 | 09.15.08
Donnette Caroll advocates to reopen the Montefiore Sickle Cell Center in the Bronx | 03.30.09
MSNBC—Sickle Cell Survivor: Cure is 'Dream come true' | 12.09.09
Evolution: Library: A Mutation Story (QuickTime Player) (Real Player) **PBS.org
Effects of Sickle Cell Disease Go to Link **About.com
Sickle Cell Trait Awareness Video Go To Link **StJudes.org
The Battle Against Sickle Cell Disease Go To Link (RealPlayer Required) **HTexas.com
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SCTPN, a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization, provides education, advocacy, referral services, and support for individuals
and families living with sickle cell disease (SCD), thalassemia (Cooley’s Anemia), and other inherited blood disorders.
and families living with sickle cell disease (SCD), thalassemia (Cooley’s Anemia), and other inherited blood disorders.