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
Working with Capitol Hill for Change - You CAN Make a Difference!
Our government drafts, debates, and approves laws that govern important areas of our amyloidosis community. These laws can impact things like funding for research, patient access to treatments, and cost relief for patients (e.g., co-pay relief). As we will hear in today’s discussion with Kathi Luis from the Amyloidosis Foundation, it is absolutely critical that the voice of our community is heard by our legislators so they are aware of our issues and can work to design and advance appropriate solutions. To our listeners, if this is something you would like to learn more about or get involved with, contact Kathi Luis at kathi@amyloidosis.org. Please remember her words … you can make a difference! For an overview of amyloidosis, please see episode 2 (for clinicians) or episode 3 (for patients).
