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Dr. Lametra Scott, a board-certified pharmacist, and Lukhan Cooper, a sickle cell patient who received a bone marrow transplant. She shared the process and her recovery experience.
About Lukhan Cooper's journey
Lukhan Cooper is a photographer whose life reflects the following quote: "Be like a tree. Stay grounded, connect with your roots, turn over a new leaf, bend before you break, enjoy being unique, natural beauty, and keep growing." With roots in Mississippi, Lukhan spent most of her life in Chicago, working hard while learning to thrive with Sickle Cell.
Despite the doctors saying she couldn't have children, she gave birth to three healthy children. Lukhan showed them the value of rebounding after divorce, reinventing herself by getting another degree in film, and giving back by being on the board of various women's organizations & Breaking the SSickle Cell Cycle. She now resides in Murfreesboro, TN, and enjoys spending free time with her family.
During this episode, you will learn why Lukhan Cooper, a sickle cell warrior considered a bone marrow transplant.
Finding a new doctor
Quotable phrase:
[Regarding her bone marrow transplant]. They preplanned for anything that happened. - Lukhan Cooper
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