All Things Amyloid
Hi everyone! My name is Mackenzie and I was diagnosed with AL amyloidosis at age 23. We don’t know the cause of this disease, but we do know that it can lead to serious and potentially life-threatening issues. This disease has changed me and my life in so many ways, and as a result, I founded Mackenzie’s Mission to join the fight against this disease.
Part of our effort is to raise awareness which, we believe, will accelerate diagnosis, enable earlier treatment, and improve patient lives. We do this in several ways, including our “All Things Amyloid” podcast. In our episodes, we will speak with patients and caregivers about their journey on a wide array of topics. We will also hear from amyloidosis experts about the medical side of this disease.
There is more hope for patients than ever before, and raising awareness around the globe is critical to improving patient lives. If you want to learn more about the work we’re doing at Mackenzie’s Mission, please visit mm713.org. Thanks for listening!
All Things Amyloid
Overview of Amyloidosis for Patients
This episode of All Things Amyloid is an adaptation of Amyloidosis Support Groups’ patient education video narrated by Michael York. You’ll hear a brief yet comprehensive overview of amyloidosis designed specifically for patients. It discusses what amyloidosis is, the wide range of symptoms, and which organs are typically involved. It focuses on the most common types, AL (light chain) and TTR (transthyretin), and summarizes the kinds of treatments that are currently available. The video can be found on AmyloidAware.com.
