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Sickle Cell Disease:
The Hindsight Series

The Hindsight Series is a special collection of articles penned by SCD Community Liaison / Advocate for the KIS Foundation Nita Thompson. She has dedicated her life to correcting misperceptions and educating the public about SCD. Nita is also the Chair of the African American Blood Drive and Bone Marrow Registry for Sickle Cell Disease Awareness(AA4SCDA), a grassroots group of volunteers that advocates for patients with Sickle Cell, educates persons diagnosed, consults with families and professionals, the general public and the medical community about Sickle Cell Disease and Trait. She can be seen at various health and wellness events, resource fairs, speaking engagements at school and community events within and outside of the State of California. Nita is a well-respected Advocate within the Sickle Cell community and she continues to collaborate with many Sickle Cell and other health related organizations globally. An RSS feed for this blog is posted below. To view archived posts, click here.

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Sickle Cell Patients, Pain and Pneumonia
Sickle Cell Patients, Pain and Pneumonia

One day, while advocating for a patient diagnosed with Sickle Cell, a Respiratory Therapist shared with me and the patient so much about the relationship of Sickle Cell Patients, Pain and Pneumonia!

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Learning About Leg Ulcers
Learning About Leg Ulcers

A patient had listened extensively to the guest physician at a Sickle Cell Adult Group Meeting raving about Hydroxyurea, the wonder drug that stopped people from having pain crisis!  The patient still had doubts, so they went on with life! In hindsight, the patient & spouse realized that they should always...

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The Story Behind The “Sickle Cell in Hindsight” Series
The Story Behind The “Sickle Cell in Hindsight” Series

In my years of advocating for Persons Diagnosed with Sickle Cell, I've heard, and seen much first hand, as well as learned from others! 

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