Latest Blog Posts from Dunstan Nicol-Wilson

Why I Participate in Clinical Trials for Sickle Cell Disease

Why I Participate in Clinical Trials for Sickle Cell Disease

When I was younger, I was taught to be cautious about clinical trials, hoping someone else would do them instead.

ByDunstan Nicol-WilsonApril 3, 2024
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4 Things I've Learned in My Gym Journey This Year

4 Things I've Learned in My Gym Journey This Year

Consistency in the gym is one of my main goals this year. Consistency can be hard to find with a chronic condition like sickle cell disease ...

ByDunstan Nicol-WilsonMarch 25, 2024
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My Social Life With Sickle Cell Disease: Why I’m Calm, Cool and Collected

My Social Life With Sickle Cell Disease: Why I’m Calm, Cool and Collected

I do my best not to let sickle cell impact my social life, but it does influence how I interact with the world. I must look within to understand ...

ByDunstan Nicol-WilsonMarch 13, 2024
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Why Blood Drives and Transfusions Are Crucial for People With Sickle Cell Disease

Why Blood Drives and Transfusions Are Crucial for People With Sickle Cell Disease

Blood donation is something I'm very passionate about because this selfless act of kindness can completely change someone's life ....

ByDunstan Nicol-WilsonFebruary 28, 2024
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How I Manage Dating and Relationships With Sickle Cell Disease

How I Manage Dating and Relationships With Sickle Cell Disease

In my earlier years of dating, sickle cell was almost always something I didn't mention. I was either not serious about the relationship or didn't want to be ...

ByDunstan Nicol-WilsonJanuary 31, 2024
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How I Deal With Sickle Cell Disease and Triggers I Can’t Control

How I Deal With Sickle Cell Disease and Triggers I Can’t Control

At this stage in life, I know my body well enough to avoid having as many sickle cell crises as I used to. I have achieved this by becoming better ...

ByDunstan Nicol-WilsonJanuary 26, 2024
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