How To Treat Amyloidosis

Autologous Blood Stem Cell Transplant

Immunoglobulin light chain (AL) amyloidosis is the most common type of the disease and typically affects the heart, kidneys, nerves, skin, and liver. This form of the disease is a result of the production of abnormal antibodies the body cannot break down. One treatment for AL amyloidosis is an autologous blood stem cell transplant (ACST). The process for ACST includes collecting patients stem cells from their blood and storing them before the patient undergoes chemotherapy. After the series of chemotherapy is complete, the stem cells removed from the body are then returned to the patient intravenously. An autologous blood stem cell transplant provides the most benefit for those whose amyloidosis has not progressed very far and whose heart is not damaged and is working efficiently.

Keep reading to reveal more options when it comes to treating amyloidosis.