A Great day

HCI and the University of Utah's Amyloidosis Program officially launched with a ribbon cutting yesterday evening. Amyloidosis occurs when an abnormal protein builds up in the body. This protein can affect the heart, kidneys, nerves, skin, and digestive tract. Though it's not cancer, amyloidosis is sometimes treated with chemotherapy and bone marrow transplants, so HCI will provide those treatments to amyloidosis patients. To learn more, visit http://bit.ly/1xiw5qB.

The photo wouldn't copy Finally Utah is getting interested in Amyloidosis. The Huntmans program will work to make University of Utah a center of excellence. In all, it is pretty amazing that 4 years ago when I was diagnosed there wasn't much knowledge, awareness or interest at that time about Amyloidosis. Most of the Centers of Excellence are in the East. Criteria are:
1. Must have organ specialists on board
2. Have capability to do organ transplants if necessary
3. Have unit and support for patients
4.  Ability to do stem cell transplantation
5. Treat a certain number of patients each year.

I hope the valley will ovecome political issues and support this. It sounds like they have brought in new physicians who have good experience with Amyloidosis.

The other really neat thing is that there will be support group meetings in Utah now!! I can visit Lindsay and Stan but not have to have Lindsay haul me to the support group meeting.

Not only is there hastening of the work in the work of preparing for the second coming of our Lord, but heaven is blessing the good scientists and physicians of the world with more knowledge. If only we would all acknowledge where the good things come from.

A great time to be alive.