July 2007 Archives
Boston University Successfully Treats Amyloidosis Patients Using A Stem Cell Procedure
Researchers at Boston University Medical Center (BUMC), Stem Cell Transplant Program and the Amyloid Treatment and Research Program, have found that tandem cycles of high-dose chemotherapy and blood stem cell transplantation can help treat patients with immunoglobulin-light chain (AL) Amyloidosis who did not respond to initial treatment with this method.
These findings were published on-line in the June 25th issue of Bone Marrow Transplantation.
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What Is Amyloidosis?
Amyloidosis is a group of diseases in which one or more organ systems in the body accumulate deposits of abnormal proteins.
The name "amyloidosis" was first used more than 100 years ago but cases were described over 300 years ago. However, only within the past 20 years have physicians understood the specific make-up and structure of amyloid protein.
Although amyloidosis is not cancer, it is very serious. It may be disabling or life threatening. However, growing awareness of the condition seems to be leading to substantial new research and treatment alternatives.
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Posted on July 6, 2007 02:17 PM | Comments (0)