Sickle

Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with hydroxyurea and thoughts about other treatment options. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor before starting …

Fortis Doctors Achieve Milestone by Curing Sickle Cell Disease via Bone Marrow Transplants We use cookies for analytics, advertising and to improve our site. You agree to our use of …

“I always knew I had this condition that no one else around me had,” says Tatyana Thompson, who has sickle cell disease. “Growing up, I knew it was important to …

The bone marrow transplant process, co-developed by investigators at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Centre, is safe and therapeutic for adults with sickle cell disease, according to results from trials …

The 71st Annual KDKA-TV Free Care Fund Telethon will be held this Thursday, showcasing local children and families who are alive and thriving today thanks to UPMC Children's Hospital of …

Blood and bone marrow transplants are a potential curative treatment for some people with sickle cell disease. A successful transplant requires a suitable donor, usually a close relative. Another name …

SAN DIEGO — For the past few days, the sickle cell community has been abuzz with news of the first-ever approved gene therapy for this devastating disease. Meanwhile, at Tuesday’s …