How can you help a loved one with sickle cell disease? As a patient, I’m asked this question frequently,…
Articles by Mary Shaniqua
I graduated from college in 2010. Fortunately for me, I was able to secure a job before I had even…
I’ve shared some of the hurdles I face when traveling abroad as someone with sickle cell disease. I…
In many of my columns I’ve referred to suffering a sickle cell crisis. But what does that mean?…
Last month, I suffered a sickle cell crisis. After battling the pain for four days, I decided to go…
For me, 2022 has just been OK in terms of sickle cell disease. I’m still not where I’d like…
Earlier this week, I received an email that left me in tears. Its content is unimportant. But what I can…
When children become adults, they must transition from pediatric to adult healthcare services. Transition programs are particularly important for…
Imagine: You’ve had a long and stressful few months, you’ve accrued some leave at work, and you’ve saved up some…
It had been roughly four weeks since my port-a-cath was inserted, and I was due for my next…