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June 12, 2020- Toronto, Ontario: These last few weeks have become increasingly challenging
as we saw social injustice with the tragic killing of George Floyd, Briana Taylor, and so many others; sparking global unrest and demonstrations. The unnecessary deaths triggered discussions on how much, or how little, has changed when it comes to racism, and the demonstrations that started in Minneapolis where George Floyd died in police custody have spread all over the world, and even to our own country, Canada.
The killings only demonstrate the inequalities faced by the racialized communities - especially Black communities - in every area of life, including inadequate access to health care, food, housing and jobs, and of course the unfair target by the police bullet.
It is our duty as a community to come together to take steps towards reforming and advocating for equality in access to healthcare and to also ensure that no one should be discriminated against based on the color of their skin, ancestry background, sexual orientation, health challenges, and where they live.
According to PM Trudeau in a statement issued on June 2nd, Canadians must be aware of the
challenges facing Black Canadians and other minorities and take steps to address them. There is
systemic discrimination in Canada, which means our systems treat Canadians of color, Canadians who are racialized differently than they do others.
In sickle cell disease, systemic racism has always been very real as individuals with the disease presenting in Canadian hospitals with vaso-occlusive crisis (painful episode representing the hallmark of the disease) are treated as drug seekers compared to their non-racialized counterparts presenting with pain.
This led SCAGO in 2019 to write Dr. Rueben Devlin who leads the Ontario Premier’s council on improving health and ending hallway medicine that systemic racism is not only costing the system unnecessary health care dollars, it is costing many their lives and it is no longer acceptable! Currently, a working group comprising of representatives from different racialized communities is working on the next steps on this important health advocacy initiative. Racial injustice in health care is unhealthy and must be stopped!
In healthy individuals, red blood cells are round and flexible and move freely through blood vessels to distribute oxygen to all parts of the body. Individuals with SCD have red blood cells which are “sickle” in shape (C-shaped), sticky, and inflexible. These structurally modified red blood cells have difficulty moving through the blood vessels and instead adhere to vessel walls, causing clots within the vessels, inflammation and limiting oxygen distribution to critical organs. Persons with SCD often experience significant pain, and other complications such as infections, strokes, and acute chest syndrome.
About the Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO)
Since 2005, SCAGO has been creating and providing evidence-based supports and services to enhance the health and the quality of life of families with SCD. Its broader vision is for every Ontarian with SCD to have equitable access to comprehensive, standard care regardless of place of residence in the province.
Twitter: @SCAGO1; Instagram: @SCAGO.1 Website: www.sicklecellanemia.ca
Visit our website to learn more about sickle cell disease.
There is currently no data that specifically speaks to how persons with SCD will be affected by this virus. Persons with SCD are however considered immunocompromised and should therefore take every precaution to protect themselves from exposure.
There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
WE URGE YOU TO LISTEN TO REPUTABLE NEWS SOURCES AND AVOID UNRELIABLE SOCIAL MEDIA INFORMATION WITHOUT FACT CHECKING THE SOURCE FIRST.
Here are some reputable websites with regular updates:
World Health Organization (WHO)
Centre for Disease Control (CDC)
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Who Should Not Wear a Mask or Face Covering
Wearing a Mask at Work
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H.J. Heinz Company of Canada Ltd.
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STROKES IN SCD
Dr. Kevin Kuo is an adult hematologist at Toronto General Hospital. He has given many hours to patient education. He provided in-depth teaching on Strokes in Sickle Cell Disease to both the Medical and the patient community.
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What is Iron Overload?
Toxic iron overload is an inevitable consequence of regular blood transfusion. Excess iron cannot be excreted by individuals living with sickle cell disease hence it is deposited in parenchymal tissues and toxicity results in organ damage.
Are You At Risk for Iron Overload?
Anyone who has received more than 10 transfusions is at risk for iron overload.
Fact
Every unit of blood contains about 200-250mg of iron. A single transfusion of two units would provide over 100 times what you would normally get from your diet in a day and is equivalent to 1-2 years’ worth of iron intake!
If you receive frequent blood transfusion, you should be discussing iron overload with your doctor
What is Hydroxyurea?
Hydroxyurea is a drug (capsule) that was originally used to treat some forms of blood cancer (Leukemia) and blood disorders that can later turn into Leukemia. It has been used for over 15 years to treat sickle cell disease.
Hydroxyurea works in a few different ways, but the main way is to increase your body’s production of Fetal (baby) Hemoglobin.
We know that this then protects you against sickle cell disease. It is a safe drug and there is no evidence to suggest increases the risk of cancer in patients with sickle cell disease. Like all drugs, it does have some side effects, and you need regular blood test monitoring. Also, unlike painkillers which you take when required, Hydroxyurea must be taken every day to be effective.
Hydroxyurea is the only drug therapy available for sickle cell disease and has been shown to prolong survival, reduce pain episodes and some of the complications. Unless you have been told by a specialist that you have very mild Sickle Cell Disease, you should consider going on the drug.
Why am I being offered this treatment?
You are most likely to be offered Hydroxyurea because you have lots of painful crisis or Acute Chest Syndrome. It may also be offered if there is concern about damage to any of your body organs from the sickle cell disease, or as an alternative to blood transfusion treatment.
Other available treatments for sickle cell disease
Many individuals with sickle cell disease may also be offered continuous blood transfusion or blood exchange. These therapies will also help to increase the level of the non-sickling blood in the system.
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