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Sisters with Sickle Cell: Understanding and Supporting Each Other

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Sickle Cell Disease, From Teens and Young Adults

In this video, Nana and Mame Qhartey share their experience living with sickle cell anemia alongside each other. At first, their experience was different despite having the same disease. After Mame experienced her first pain crisis, the sisters talk about how they support each other through understanding and humor.

We thank CHOC, South Africa, for their collaboration in capturing this story.