15 Things Never to Say to Someone With Sickle Cell
Medically reviewed by Dr. Chioma Peters (MB;BS). Last updated 27th September 2026. Most people mean well when they talk to a friend, coworker, or relative who has sickle cell disease. Still, many common comments sound dismissive, blaming, or scary to the person hearing them. They may hear these remarks at work, at school, at family […]