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US sickle cell patients lack effective treatment

Published Sunday, September 27, 2026 · Updated September 27

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What We Know — Key Points

  • Only 3% of US sickle cell patients have been recorded receiving a red blood cell exchange, even though 91% of surveyed providers report access to it.

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  • The Guardian

    The article emphasizes the systemic barriers and inequities preventing sickle cell patients, primarily people of color in rural areas, from accessing effective treatments like red blood cell exchange, highlighting the need for more comprehensive care centers and provider awareness.

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