How Does Sickle Cell Disease Affect Cancer Treatment?
The management of cancer in SCD patients presents unique challenges. The complications associated with SCD, such as vaso-occlusive crises and organ damage, can complicate cancer treatment. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a potential cure for both SCD and certain hematologic cancers, but the procedure carries significant risks, especially in SCD patients.
