Cancer and Blood Disorders Program

Sickle cell disease treatment aims to keep your child healthy and pain-free. We’ll work with you to create the best treatment plan for your child’s specific type of sickle cell disease and symptoms.

Other Treatments Options

• Immunizations — to prevent many infections
• Transcranial Doppler ultrasound — to check blood flow in the brain and help prevent strokes.
• Blood transfusions — to ease a pain crisis with donated blood
• Strategies to prevent and manage pain
• Hospitalization — when needed to help control a pain crisis. Care teams may suggest hydration, medicines and/or blood transfusions during your child’s stay.