NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — June 19 is World Sickle Cell Day. Sickle cell disease is a rare disorder where red blood cells become hard, sticky and C-shaped, leading to blood flow blockages that can result in organ damage, serious infections or even stroke.
Cece Calhoun, MD, MBA, a hematologist-oncologist with Yale Medicine, explains the signs of the disease and what treatments are available.
Watch the video above to learn more.
