6. Sickle Cell Hot Topic: Hydroxycarbamide aka Hydroxyurea

Hydroxy (and its various names) is a very effective drug that can help people living with sickle cell have fewer pain crisis, fewer acute complications and better health overall. Despite all the positive research and decades of its effective usage, many patients are still very skeptical about this medication. In this episode, Jen (who takes no drugs to manage her sickle cell) and Maya discuss the pros and cons of hydroxy from a patient and nurse specialist perspective and clear up some untruths. Listen to find out if Maya was able to change Jen’s perspective.