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Doctors failed to spot my hidden condition for so long I was left permanently disabled
When Daneka Etchells was 12, her period arrived - and she immediately knew something wasn't right. Unlike many of her friends, hers were extremely heavy and she experienced excruciating pain. When s
bbc.co.uk•July 18, 2026
How a $2m treatment cured my sickle cell disease
World Service,·14 Jul 2026,·9 mins Available for over a year Sickle cell is a genetic blood condition that can cause severe pain, extreme tiredness and serious health complications. It mainly affect
bbc.co.uk•July 14, 2026