Sickle Cell Disease (Topic Center)

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Sickle Cell Disease: What to Know

Learn about sickle cell disease and how to help your child or teen live well.

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Look Inside the Body

See what happens with sickle cell disease.

Learn the Basics

sickle cell disease

Problems That Can Happen

anemia

splenic sequestration

stroke

Ways to Treat Sickle Cell Disease

transfusions

stem cell transplants

gene therapy

As Your Child Grows

Kids and teens have different needs.

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Your School-Age Child

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Your Teen or Young Adult

homework

Resources for Your Family

Ways to help your child cope with stress

related resources

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