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… Treatment Overview Stem cell transplant is a possible cure for sickle cell
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… Treatment Overview In a stem cell transplant, healthy stem cells are placed in …
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… Treatment Overview A stem cell transplant can use stem cells that come from …
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… Condition Basics What is sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease is a genetic … to prevent problems. In rare cases, a stem cell transplant might be an option. Learn more …
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… adults ages 17 to 35 can register to donate stem cells. If you wish to be a stem cell donor, a … with the tissue types of people who need a transplant. If a match is found, another blood …
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… The donated blood is carefully screened for diseases before it is used. Before receiving a … a sudden or short-term condition related to sickle cell disease . Treat severe complications of …
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… prevent problems when you or your child has sickle cell disease . Make and follow a plan for how … eating helps keep your body's immune system strong. Talk to your doctor about what …
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… in which the bone marrow of someone with sickle cell disease suddenly stops producing red blood …
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… is a long-lasting problem for people who have sickle cell disease . Bouts of severe pain can last for …
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… the spleen that can happen in people who have sickle cell disease . It happens when a lot of sickled red …