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 For Patients with Dr. Kevin Alexander
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All of us have seen the amazing forward progress over the last 10 years in the battle against amyloidosis – so much has changed -- from knowledge about the disease, to diagnosis, treatment, and patient outlook. It truly is astounding! To help us understand where we are today, and looking ahead to tomorrow, we are delighted to chat with Dr. Kevin Alexander, cardiologist from Stanford University to hear his insights for these exciting times. For an overview of amyloidosis, please see episode 2 (for clinicians) or episode 3 (for patients).
