My Life Beyond Sickle Cell Disease
A Mayo Clinic Patient Story

Sickle cell disease affects the red blood cells. These cells are shaped like crescent moons rather than being round. They can get stuck in the blood vessels which can slow the blood flow. As a result, there can be extreme pain. Sickle cell disease can be managed by getting good sleep, eating healthy......more

A very cute and interesting audiobook, explaining Sickle Cell Disease in a simple manner. I think this would be great for children who themselves have Sickle Cell Disease, and other kids surrounding them, if not everyone just for awareness. I personally enjoyed the real-life story of a patient with......more

This book tells the story of a real-life Mayo Clinic patient with Sickle cell disease who wants to be a high school track athlete. She works together with her health care team and her family, along with techniques for self-care, to find success on and off the track. Sickle cell disease affects the r......more