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
Amyloidosis Genetic Counseling - What You Need to Know
In today’s episode we’ll be talking about genetic counseling for those impacted by hereditary amyloidosis. This topic is important for patients who have one of the more than 130 types of genetic variants of hereditary amyloidosis. Our guest is Lucas Pereira, a certified genetic counselor at Boston Medical Center’s Amyloidosis Center, who will discuss everything patients need to know. For an overview of amyloidosis, please see episode 2 (for clinicians) or episode 3 (for patients).
