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	Our Mission - Our Vision The mission of the foundation is to increase education and awareness of amyloidosis within the community leading to earlier diagnosis and improved treatment. Our vision is to be a leading organization working to care for and cure patients with amloidosis. Learn more about The Amyloidosis Foundation
	What is Amyloidosis or Amyloid? Amyloidosis is a group of diseases in which one or more organ systems in the body accumulate deposits of abnormal proteins known as amyloid. The name "amyloidosis" was first used more than 100 years ago, but cases were described over 300 years ago. However, only within the past 25 years have physicians understood the specific make-up and structure of amyloid proteins. Although amyloidosis is not cancer, it is very serious. It is disabling or life threatening. However, growing awareness of the condition seems to be leading to substantial new research and treatment alternatives. Learn more about amyloidosis or amyloid. Additional Info: Overview of Primary Systemic AL Amyloidosis
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	DISCLAIMER The information provided at this site is to be used for informational purposes only. Our foundation does not engage in the practice of medicine. In all cases, we recommend that you consult your own physician regarding any course of treatment or medicine. Furthermore, we are not responsible for any errors in the information content which was obtained from sources believed to be reliable. amyloid support, amyloid awareness, amyloid information, amyloid statistics, amyloid facts

Case Histories

	It’s a wonderful kidney and I’m very grateful.
	The following is my daily journal as I wrote it during the treatment: May 28, 2005 - The Party—
	He said he treated, “a few” amyloid patients. To myself, I thought, “a few won't do
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