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The Sickle Cell Podcast

The Sickle Cell Podcast

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Talking about all things sickle cell related, sharing warrior experiences and providing sickle cell related education.
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Sickle Cell + Bone Marrow Transplant

The Sickle Cell PodcastDec 18, 2023

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Sickle Cell + Bone Marrow Transplant
Dec 18, 202301:23:23
Love + Sickle Cell Trait (Feat. Abisola and Seyi Shof)
Jul 22, 202258:14
Hot Topic 🔥 Family Planning + "Genetic Incompatibility"

Hot Topic 🔥 Family Planning + "Genetic Incompatibility"

The first of our Hot Topic 🔥 series. Hosts Stephen and Cass have THAT conversation about two individuals wanting to have children but are faced with a chance of having a child with sickle cell disease. 

Do you believe people who are "genetically incompatible" (like AS and AS) should have children? Send in your responses to podcast@sc101.org

Mar 31, 202238:37
2021 SCAY Award Winners + Their Stories, Their Work (Feat. Biba Tinga, Siliana Coelho, and Sarah Masamba)
Jan 27, 202257:38
Sickle Cell + Caregiver
Nov 18, 202153:20
Sickle Cell + The Workplace (Feat. Tayo Rockson, MBA)
Nov 04, 202147:10
Sickle Cell + A Mental Health Discussion (Feat. Dr. Jonathan Lassiter, PhD)
Jun 24, 202101:20:42
Sickle Cell Trait + RMC - A Kidney Cancer (Feat. Dr. Pavlos Msaouel, MD, PhD)

Sickle Cell Trait + RMC - A Kidney Cancer (Feat. Dr. Pavlos Msaouel, MD, PhD)

Did you think Renal Medullary Carcinoma (RMC – a kidney cancer) was a sickle cell trait complication? Listen and learn more about this rare, but aggressive kidney cancer and what signs, symptoms, and precautions to take to stay on top of this issue and your kidney health. Featuring RMC expert Dr. Pavlos Msaouel

Jun 02, 202101:28:24
Why Sickle Cell? (Feat. Teonna Woolford)

Why Sickle Cell? (Feat. Teonna Woolford)

Girls chat! In honor of Women's History Month, we're talking about women's reproductive health and advocacy with sickle cell advocate Teonna Woolford, founder of SC-RED.

Mar 11, 202128:57
Sickle Cell + Racial Injustice (Feat. Dr. Ahmar Zaidi, MD)

Sickle Cell + Racial Injustice (Feat. Dr. Ahmar Zaidi, MD)

An important discussion on the racial disparities individuals living with sickle cell disease face within the U.S. healthcare system. This episode features hematologist-oncologist physician and activist Dr. Ahmar Zaidi.

Mar 01, 202157:24
Getting to Know the Hosts (Why Sickle Cell?)

Getting to Know the Hosts (Why Sickle Cell?)

Happy holidays! Stephen and Cass have a list of questions to ask each other. Tune in to learn more about their personal lives, philosophies on sickle cell, and their deep dark secrets (haha).

Dec 17, 202034:46
Why Sickle Cell? (Feat. London Knight)

Why Sickle Cell? (Feat. London Knight)

Girl chat! Fashion model and sickle cell warrior London Knight shares how she juggles being a model, advocate and inspiration to others. 💋💃🏽


You can follow London Knight on Instagram at @LondonKnight_

Dec 03, 202021:08
Why Sickle Cell? (Feat. The B Strong Group)

Why Sickle Cell? (Feat. The B Strong Group)

Sponsored by bluebird bio– A mother's perspective on raising her son diagnosed with sickle cell SC disease. This episode addresses the blessings and the hardships Brenda Greene has experienced as a caregiver. We also discuss discovering their genotypes, tips for newly diagnosed families, and nonprofit organization The B Strong Group's work with blood donation.

We would like to thank our sponsor bluebird bio. Check out a new website to learn how you can advocate for better sickle cell care. Take some time to check out SparkSickleCellChange.com to learn more and sign up to Be The Spark for Change in Sickle Cell!

Nov 12, 202050:44
Sickle Cell + Gene Therapy (Feat. Dr. Isaac Odame, MD & Aeon Chintersingh)
Oct 30, 202001:12:32
Why Sickle Cell? (Feat. Halimat Olaniyan)

Why Sickle Cell? (Feat. Halimat Olaniyan)

Dedicated to all the people living with sickle cell disease (SCD) who wanted to grow up to be a doctor to treat others living with SCD. Halimat Olaniyan is living out this dream. We're chatting about her journey as a second-year med student and as an individual living with sickle cell disease.

Oct 26, 202001:01:32
Sickle Cell + Taught Me (Sickle Cell Awareness Month 2020)
Sep 17, 202047:52
Curing My Sickle Cell Disease and Lupus (Feat. Rhiannon and Scherika Perry)

Curing My Sickle Cell Disease and Lupus (Feat. Rhiannon and Scherika Perry)

A 'Why Sickle Cell' episode featuring Rhiannon and her mother Scherika's inspiring journey to cure Rhiannon's sickle cell disease and lupus. An honest look into what it takes to undergo a bone marrow transplant.

A huge thank you to Be the Match for sponsoring this episode. For more information about Be the Match, visit: https://bethematch.org/sicklecell

Aug 20, 202056:34
Sickle Cell + Managing Pain From Home (Feat. Dr. Julie Kanter, MD)

Sickle Cell + Managing Pain From Home (Feat. Dr. Julie Kanter, MD)

Adult hematologist Dr. Julie Kanters talks about managing sickle cell pain at home, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 13, 202001:12:30
Sickle Cell + COVID-19 + Mental Health (Feat. Dr. Marsha Treadwell, PhD)

Sickle Cell + COVID-19 + Mental Health (Feat. Dr. Marsha Treadwell, PhD)

Featuring sickle cell clinical psychologist, Marsha Treadwell, PhD, we're talking about mental health, COVID-19 and tips and tricks to stay level headed and positive during these challenging times.

Mar 26, 202027:11
Sickle Cell + Physicals

Sickle Cell + Physicals

Let's get physicals!! We're back with our first episode of 2020, celebrating Black History Month, testing for sickle cell trait and getting physicals... with a side of cheese. 🧀



Feb 28, 202039:36
Why Sickle Cell? (Feat. Ade Adeyokunnu, MBA)

Why Sickle Cell? (Feat. Ade Adeyokunnu, MBA)

Sickle cell disease doesn't stop him. He received his MBA and traveled throughout Asia while doing it.

This 'Why Sickle Cell?' series episode features Ade Adeyokunnu and how he navigates advocacy, higher education and travel.

Aug 22, 201915:47
Sickle Cell + World Sickle Cell Day

Sickle Cell + World Sickle Cell Day

This one's for the 10th anniversary of World Sickle Cell Day.  🎉

Learn facts that you can share with your family and friends for World Sickle Cell Day!

Jun 19, 201927:42
Sickle Cell + Mental Health (Feat. Dr. Charles Jonassaint, PhD, MHS)

Sickle Cell + Mental Health (Feat. Dr. Charles Jonassaint, PhD, MHS)

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This episode features psychologist and epidemiologist Dr. Charles Jonassaint, PhD, MHS and delves into mental health in sickle cell disease.

May 16, 201917:22
Why Sickle Cell? (Feat. Dr. Oladipo Cole, MD)

Why Sickle Cell? (Feat. Dr. Oladipo Cole, MD)

What do you get when you're an individual living with sickle cell disease and a physician? You get Dr. Oladipo Cole. 


This 'Why Sickle Cell?' series episode features Dr. Cole and how he navigates living with sickle cell disease and being a physician.

Mar 21, 201919:39
Introducing the 'Why Sickle Cell' series

Introducing the 'Why Sickle Cell' series

They say sickle cell chooses you, so we ask experts, patients and everyone in between why they're invested in sickle cell, while learning about their experience with sickle cell.

Mar 21, 201902:06
Sickle Cell + Blood Transfusion (Feat. Dr. Keith Quirolo, MD)

Sickle Cell + Blood Transfusion (Feat. Dr. Keith Quirolo, MD)

Talking with guest Dr. Q all about blood transfusions - types, benefits and risks, hydroxyurea, alternatives and more. Definitely for the nerds! 🤓

Feb 22, 201937:19
Sickle Cell + Mistreatment

Sickle Cell + Mistreatment

Talking about the mistreatment we endure in healthcare settings.


Articles:

• ‘Every time it’s a battle’: In excruciating pain, sickle cell patients are shunted aside - https://www.statnews.com/2017/09/18/sickle-cell-pain-treatment/

• Sickle cell patients face a ‘fight for everything’ — even attention - https://usat.ly/2EGKz8J


Jan 31, 201953:13
Sickle Cell + Trait

Sickle Cell + Trait

Happy Sickle Cell Awareness Month!

Stephen nerds out on everything sickle cell trait, hence the length of the episode.

This episode delivers our usual cheese, so enjoy! :)
Sep 10, 201801:07:04
Sickle Cell + History

Sickle Cell + History

Celebrating sickle cell greats like King Tut, Walter Clement Noel and more.
Aug 17, 201845:28
Sickle Cell Today
Jun 19, 201838:23
The Sickle Cell Podcast Promo
Mar 07, 201800:25