Sound The Trumpet for Sickle Cell - Adejoke Ejiofor

According to William Christopher Handy, “ Life is like a trumpet - if you don't put anything into it, you don't get anything out of it” -

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Let’s sound the trumpet for Sickle Cell. Let’s unite and create awareness to sickle cell disease.  Together we can put an end to the sickle cell cycle. Together we can end the sickle cell pain. 

What is Sickle Cell Anemia?

Sickle cell anemia can be described as an inherited form of red blood cell disorder. The red blood cells are abnormally crescent shaped. It is a chronic condition in which there is not enough healthy red blood cells capable of carrying adequate oxygen throughout your body.

Complications of Sickle Cell includes Chronic Pain, Stroke, Organ Damage, Acute Chest Syndrome,

.Gallstones, Leg Ulcers, Blindness among other health problems.

It is very important that you check your genotype and know what genes you have in order to avoid future surprises. For those aspiring to have children, check your genotype to know your chances of having a child with sickle cell disease.

For our sickle cell warriors, stay strong stay positive. Don’t give up. You are not alone in the sickle cell journey.

More information on sickle cell at https://www.cdc.gov/sickle-cell/site.html