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Is amyloidosis curable? It's a question many people living with the condition understandably want answered.

Currently, there is no guaranteed cure for amyloidosis. However, that doesn't mean there's no hope — far from it. It helps to understand the difference between a cure and remission:

- Cure means the underlying cause Show Full Answer

Is amyloidosis curable? It's a question many people living with the condition understandably want answered.

Currently, there is no guaranteed cure for amyloidosis. However, that doesn't mean there's no hope — far from it. It helps to understand the difference between a cure and remission:

- Cure means the underlying cause is completely gone, the disease won't return, and no further treatment is needed.
- Remission means symptoms have disappeared or are under control, but the disease may still be present and could return.

For amyloidosis, remission is achievable for many people, and some can live disease-free for many years. Prognosis can vary depending on the type of amyloidosis, how early it was diagnosed, and whether the heart is involved. Here's a general outlook by type:

- AL amyloidosis — Outcomes vary widely; early diagnosis greatly improves prognosis.
- AA amyloidosis — Median survival is around 11 years after diagnosis.
- Hereditary ATTR amyloidosis — Average survival is 7 to 12 years after diagnosis.

The good news is that newer treatments are being developed and tested in clinical trials, offering real hope for better outcomes and improved quality of life.

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