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Oct 21, 2025

4 min

Does sickle cell disease get worse with age? Understanding the lifelong impact

For those living with sickle cell disease (SCD), improved treatments mean longer lives, but also a shift in health challenges over time. The question, 'Does sickle cell disease get worse with age?' is a critical one as chronic complications replace acute crises as the primary concern.

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Oct 19, 2025

4 min

Does sickle cell worsen with age? Understanding the long-term impact

Thanks to advancements in treatment, individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD) are living longer, with median survival now extending well into adulthood. This increased longevity makes understanding the disease's progression over time more critical than ever, leading many to ask: does sickle cell worsen with age? The answer is complex, involving shifts in symptoms and cumulative organ damage.

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Oct 17, 2025

4 min

Can you grow old with sickle cells?

While historical data once suggested a limited lifespan, advancements in medical care have significantly increased the life expectancy for individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD), allowing more people to grow old with sickle cells. This has shifted the focus toward managing chronic health complications associated with the disease into adulthood and beyond.

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