With world sickle cell day coming up on June 19, local hematologist and oncologist Dr. Raymond Thertulien dispels a few myths about the hereditary blood disorder. (Photo courtesy of the Western Carolina Medical Society)
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With world sickle cell day coming up on June 19, local hematologist and oncologist Dr. Raymond Thertulien dispels a few myths about the hereditary blood disorder. (Photo courtesy of the Western Carolina Medical Society)