Comment on The Battle Unseen: How Mental Health Care, Holistic Medicine, and Hope Could Change Sickle Cell Disease by Lonyol Perkins

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It is a multisystem disorder that affects the entire body.”The hallmark of sickle cell disease is excruciating pain. Recognizing the need for holistic care, Cayenne Wellness Center, a leader in sickle cell education and advocacy for 25 years, is spearheading a national movement to transform the delivery of medical care for individuals with sickle cell disease. “The mindset psychology of a child with sickle cell is akin to that of a child with leukemia. The Hope, the Dream, the PromiseFor many, the hope for the future of sickle cell care is one centered on prevention and innovation. At just 16 years old, 25 years ago, Lundy underwent a bone marrow transplant that cured him of sickle cell disease.