I didn’t reveal that I had sickle cell disease when I started my first job here in the U.K. As…
Dunstan Nicol-Wilson
Dunstan Nicol-Wilson is a clinical project manager from South East London, United Kingdom. Dunstan has his master’s in public health with a global health focus. Dunstan was diagnosed with the “invisible disorder” sickle cell disease from birth in 1993. He hopes that his column will raise awareness for this disease, encourage others to share their stories, and showcase all the ups and downs of living with a rare condition. Dunstan loves anime, cooking, and Manchester United.
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Articles by Dunstan Nicol-Wilson
The treatment Adakveo (crizanlizumab) has been made available in the U.K. as the first new therapy for sickle…
The pain from a sickle cell crisis is one of the most devastating things I have felt. It is…
I was recently diagnosed with avascular necrosis (AVN) in my knees. When the doctor called to tell me, I…
I often underestimate how much I have learned about sickle cell over the years. To live with a chronic condition,…
September always reminds me of preparing for a new school year. It’s been a while since I’ve had to do…
As August draws to a close, so does the end of summer. September brings a new season and a fresh…
The word “crisis” is probably the most accurate term for what happens when pain kicks in from sickle cell disease.
I have often overlooked the song “From Now On” from the movie “The Greatest Showman,” because “This…
“You’ll Never Walk Alone” is a famous ballad sung by fans of the Liverpool Football Club. As a Manchester…