Numerous myths about sickle cell disease persist globally, leading to negative attitudes toward patients. As a result, many people…
Oluwatosin Adesoye
Adesoye Oluwatosin is a practicing physician, a passionate and award-winning sickle cell advocate, and educator. She's the founder of Sickle Cell Celebs, an online community for people living with sickle cell disease, and of Sicklelive Foundation, an NGO that caters to people living with sickle cell disease. She's a Nigerian diagnosed with sickle cell anemia (HBSS) in 1987 when she was just 1 year old. She enjoys using her personal and medical experience to educate and create awareness about sickle cell disease and also help reduce health inequalities in its management. She's called "The Sickle Cell Crusader." Her column promises to be expository, educative, and compelling.
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Articles by Oluwatosin Adesoye
Second in a series. Read part one. In my last column, I outlined several “red flags” that people with…
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I often hear a fascinating question among those living with sickle cell disease, sickle cell advocates, parents, caregivers, etc.
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“I have another patient with sickle cell disease, but she’s not affected as severely as you. What’s wrong with…
“I have sickle cell disease. So what?” That was my reaction as an 11-year-old girl about 24 hours after…