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What is the difference between sickle cell and blood cancer?

What is the difference between sickle cell and blood cancer?

Both are diffrent while leukemia (blood cancer) is a type of cancer which involves uncontrolled cell division. On the contrary, sickle cell anemia is an abnormality in red blood cells. (due to lack of red blood cells).

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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How is the sickle cell disease inherited?

Sickle cell gene is inherited from both the parents. 1 set from mother and 1 set from father. This usually happens when both parents are "carriers" of the sickle cell gene, also known as having the sickle cell trait.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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What healthy food should a sickle cell patient take?

One is recommended to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and pair them with whole grains, and protein foods (such as eggs, fish, chicken, meats, beans or tofu and nuts or seeds). Additionally focus on calcium-rich foods and beverages such as milk, yogurt, and cheese

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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How will you know if you are a carrier of sickle cell trait?

The only way to find out if you are the carrier of sickle cell anemia is to get a simple blood test done. The blood test will tell you whether you have sickle cell gene or not.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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What is the difference between sickle cell and leukemia?

Both are diffrent while leukemia is a type of cancer which involves uncontrolled cell division. On the contrary, sickle cell is an abnormality in red blood cells. (due to lack of red blood cells).

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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Is sickle cell a blood type?

Sickle cell trait is not a type, it is a cell disease. It is an inherited condition in which both hemoglobin A and S are produced in the red blood cells..

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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