SCD & Fatigue

  • Host
    • Dr. Carolyn Rowley – Executive Director & Founder, Cayenne Wellness Center
  • Moderator: 
    • Elle “Carley” Cole — Caregiver; Author & CWC Sr. Digital Marketing Manager
  • Guest Speakers
    • Jaden Lewis
    • Sheila Marchbanks
    • Ayoola O: 
    • Pastor Ron
    • Noah James

This seminar focuses on Fatigue and Sickle Cell Disease. It offers a foundational understanding of fatigue in the context of sickle cell disease, its impact, contributing factors, and initial coping strategies, featuring a roundtable discussion with Sickle Cell Warriors.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the definition and impact of fatigue in the context of chronic illnesses, particularly sickle cell disease .
  • Recognize the pathophysiology of sickle cell disease and how it contributes to fatigue, including hemolytic anemia and vaso-occlusive crises.
  • Discuss biological and behavioral factors that potentially lead to or exacerbate fatigue in sickle cell disease, such as hypoxemia, inflammation, pain, stress, depression, and anxiety .
  • Explore personal experiences and perspectives on managing fatigue through a roundtable discussion with Sickle Cell Warriors .
  • Identify initial strategies and self-care practices utilized by Sickle Cell Warriors to manage fatigue.

Course Content