Season 2, Episode 73: A Guide to Sickle Cell Anemia, Part 2: Complications & Hope

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Season 2, Episode 73: A Guide to Sickle Cell Anemia, Part 2: Complications & Hope

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a direct and frank discussion of a serious medical condition and its severe, sometimes life-threatening, complications. Listener discretion is advised.

In the second and final part of this crucial series on Sickle Cell Anemia, Dark Cancer moves from the genetic causes of the disease to the real-world impact it has on the body. This episode is a comprehensive guide to the signs, symptoms, and serious complications of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD).

This is an essential listen for anyone affected by SCD or who wants to understand the full scope of this complex condition. The host provides a detailed, non-judgmental breakdown of the many ways SCD can affect a person's health, from infancy to adulthood.

This is your guide to understanding the impact of SCD, including:

• Screening & Prevention: The importance of newborn screening and genetic counseling.
• Pain Crises: A deep dive into the sudden, severe pain that is a hallmark of the disease.
• Severe Anemia: Understanding the different types of anemic crises and their dangers.
• Organ & Body Complications: A look at the risk of infection, acute chest syndrome, stroke (both clinical and silent), eye problems, and damage to the heart, kidneys, and liver.
• Mental Health: The often-overlooked emotional toll of living with a chronic illness.

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