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
Latest Episodes
What ‘clues’ can PM&R providers watch for to suspect Amyloidosis?
Amyloidosis is a great masquerader, presenting with a wide array of seemingly unconnected symptoms. This reality is likely one of the biggest reasons for Amyloidosis being mis- and under-diagnosed. Patients often go years, seeing speciali...
I Just Had CAR-T – What Was It Like?
Thankfully for patients, treatments for amyloidosis continue to advance. One of the newest is CAR-T cell therapy for AL Light Chain amyloidosis. According to the Cleveland Clinic, this therapy targets the B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) on the...
Why Is Amyloidosis So Often Misdiagnosed?
In this episode of All Things Amyloid, we hear from Dr. Angela Dispenzieri, hematologist from the Mayo Clinic. Adapted from her video “Why is amyloidosis so often misdiagnosed?”, Dr. Dispenzieri discusses the top three reasons why amyloidosis i...
When to Consider Discontinuing Maintenance Therapy?
Having AL amyloidosis, a disease that at present is incurable, can be an emotional rollercoaster. Over the course of one’s journey, patients may go on treatment post-diagnosis, go off treatment if they have achieved complete or very good respon...
Physical Therapists - Be On The Lookout!
It’s key for front-line healthcare providers to know about amyloidosis and the most common symptoms. They can play a valuable role in early suspicion, leading to early diagnosis, and life-changing benefits for patients. Today our guest is Dr. J...
