Doctors failed to address my sickle cell disease until I got cancer

Doctors failed to address my sickle cell disease until I got cancer

A young mother has said she is “disappointed” it took a potentially fatal lymphoma diagnosis for doctors to address her painful sickle cell disease after the lifelong condition was “cured” by her gruelling cancer treatment. Blessing Abdul, 34, a marketing creative who lives in south London, was diagnosed with sickle cell disease an inherited blood … Read more

NHS unveils world-first genetic test for better blood transfusion matching

NHS unveils world-first genetic test for better blood transfusion matching

NHS unveils world-first genetic test for better blood transfusion matching (Image: Getty) From Monday, people with sickle cell disorder and thalassaemia in England will have access to a genetic test to better match their blood transfusions, and offer more personalised care. The NHS is the first healthcare system in the world to provide the new … Read more