In SCD, sickle-shaped cells clump together and block small blood vessels, leading to organ damage and other health ...

Around 2,500 people are living with sickle cell disease in the Bay State, and they are advocating for a bill that would improve quality of life for all those dealing with the disease.

When doctors use the term “sickle cell anemia,” they are often referring to HbSS. Hemoglobin SC (HbSC) About 1 in 4 people with sickle cell disease have HbSC, which is mild to moderate.