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sickle cell disease
The painful, inherited blood disorder afflicts mostly Black people in the U.S.
Victoria Gray received the CRISPR treatment, which can modify a person's cells, one year ago. Today, her life is markedly improved.
Advocates say several medical conditions that disproportionately affect black residents arent included on the lists approved for prescribing CBD oil.
Nearly 100,000 Americans have sickle cell disease, but very few doctors know how to treat it.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Sickle Cell Awareness Month.
African-Americans are disproportionately affected by sickle cell, but not enough are signing up for clinical trials to help.