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Can Amyloid Cause Cancer?

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Canada, KY
January 13
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I was told that the drug cocktail that put me into remission is exactly what is given to multiple myeloma patients.

January 14
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

I don’t think it causes it. It can be related to multiple myeloma. Also some of the treatments could have an elevated risks.

January 13
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Amyloidosis itself is not considered a type of cancer. However, there is some overlap between amyloidosis and blood cancers. For instance:

- AL amyloidosis is caused by abnormal plasma cells, which are also involved in certain blood cancers
- About 15 percent of people with multiple myeloma develop AL amyloidosis.
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Amyloidosis itself is not considered a type of cancer. However, there is some overlap between amyloidosis and blood cancers. For instance:

- AL amyloidosis is caused by abnormal plasma cells, which are also involved in certain blood cancers.
- About 15 percent of people with multiple myeloma develop AL amyloidosis.
- Some treatments for amyloidosis can damage cells and potentially lead to acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

It's important to address both conditions if they occur together to support overall health and quality of life.

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