How long is treatment for amyloidosis? Does chemo cure amyloidosis?

AL amyloidosis patients typically undergo treatment for six months to two years. Primary amyloidosis (AL) is usually treated with a chemotherapy-based regimen.

There’s no cure for amyloidosis. Chemotherapy does not cure amyloidosis, and patients may require ongoing treatment to slow the progression of the disease.

The duration of treatment for amyloidosis depends on the type and stage of the disease, as well as the patient’s response to treatment. Hereditary amyloidosis may require a one-time intervention, such as a liver or bone marrow transplant, to replace the defective gene or cells causing the disease.

In amyloidosis, abnormal proteins are produced and deposited in tissues and organs. Organs that may be affected include the heart, kidneys, liver, spleen, nervous system and digestive tract.

The symptoms of amyloidosis depend on the organs affected and can range from fatigue, weight loss, and difficulty breathing to heart failure, kidney failure, and nerve damage.

The most common types of amyloidosis include AL amyloidosis, AA amyloidosis and Hereditary amyloidosis.