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
When the Doctor Becomes an Amyloidosis Patient
What if you are a doctor and diagnosed with amyloidosis, and now you’re a patient? In this episode we’ll be talking with Dr. Charles Schulman, a general cardiologist. He was on the staff at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for over 53 years, until he retired in early 2024. Back in 2020 he was diagnosed with Wild-Type Transthyretin Amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy – or ATTRwt-CM. It’s an interesting situation to be in, with lots of questions to understand how being a doctor impacts your experience as a patient and vice versa. For an overview of amyloidosis, please see episode 2 (for clinicians) or episode 3 (for patients).
