Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis

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Overview

Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis is treated with 1 medication in our database, including Darzalex. 1 of these has manufacturer assistance programs available to help reduce out-of-pocket costs. Medications are manufactured by Janssen. Patients and caregivers can find copay cards, patient assistance programs, and travel grants for Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis treatment below.

Inheritance

Sporadic

Usually appears on its own, not inherited from a parent

Age of Onset

Adult

Begins in adulthood (age 18 or older)

NORD ↗

Treatments

2 available

Darzalex

daratumumab· Janssen Biotech, Inc.

light chain (AL) amyloidosis in combination with bortezomib, cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed patients

Darzalex Faspro

DARATUMUMAB AND HYALURONIDASE-FIHJ (HUMAN RECOMBINANT)· Janssen Biotech, Inc.

light chain (AL) amyloidosis in combination with bortezomib, cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone

No actively recruiting trials found for Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis at this time.

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Specialists

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AS
Ashima Singh
PUEBLO, CO
Specialist
3 Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis publications
GP
Giovanni Palladini
Specialist
6 Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis publications
PM
Paolo Milani
SPOKANE, WA
Specialist
5 Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis publications
AS
Aniko Szabo
CAMAS, WA
Specialist
5 Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis publications
SR
Sriram Ravichandran
Specialist
5 Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis publications
EK
Efstathios Kastritis
Specialist
5 Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis publications
GM
Giampaolo Merlini
Specialist
4 Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis publications
MD
Meletios A Dimopoulos
Specialist
4 Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis publications
HL
Helen J Lachmann
Specialist
4 Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis publications
JG
Julian D Gillmore
Specialist
4 Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis publications
MF
Marianna Fontana
Specialist
4 Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis publications
SM
Shameem Mahmood
Specialist
4 Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis publications
LP
Liliana Pezzin
Specialist
3 Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis publications
UH
Ute Hegenbart
Specialist
3 Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis publications
AD
Anita D'Souza
OMAHA, NE
Specialist
9 Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis publications
MR
Muhammad U Rauf
YPSILANTI, MI
Specialist
2 Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis publications
AA
Alberto Aimo
Specialist
3 Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis publications
VC
Vincenzo Castiglione
Specialist
3 Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis publications
GV
Giuseppe Vergaro
Specialist
3 Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis publications
IF
Iacopo Fabiani
Specialist
3 Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis publications
PM
Peter Mollee
Specialist
2 Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis publications
KJ
Krzysztof Jamroziak
Specialist
2 Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis publications
FK
Fiona Kwok
MILWAUKEE, WI
Specialist
2 Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis publications
SZ
Saurabh Zanwar
ROCHESTER, MN
Specialist
2 Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis publications
SR
S Vincent Rajkumar
MN
Specialist
2 Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis publications

Treatment Centers

8 centers
🏥 NORD

Baylor College of Medicine Rare Disease Center

Baylor College of Medicine

📍 Houston, TX

🏥 NORD

Stanford Medicine Rare Disease Center

Stanford Medicine

📍 Stanford, CA

🔬 UDN

NIH Clinical Center Undiagnosed Diseases Program

National Institutes of Health

📍 Bethesda, MD

🔬 UDN

UCLA UDN Clinical Site

UCLA Health

📍 Los Angeles, CA

🔬 UDN

Baylor College of Medicine UDN Clinical Site

Baylor College of Medicine

📍 Houston, TX

🔬 UDN

Harvard/MGH UDN Clinical Site

Massachusetts General Hospital

📍 Boston, MA

🏥 NORD

Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine

Mayo Clinic

📍 Rochester, MN

👤 Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine

🏥 NORD

UCLA Rare Disease Day Program

UCLA Health

📍 Los Angeles, CA

Financial Resources

1 resources
Darzalex(daratumumab)Janssen Biotech, Inc.

1 travel grant are also available for Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis patients — see Travel Grants below ↓

Travel Grants

1 grants

DARZALEX withMe Patient Assistance Program

Johnson & Johnson

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Caregiver Resources

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Common questions about Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis

What is Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis?

Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis is treated with 1 medication in our database, including Darzalex. 1 of these has manufacturer assistance programs available to help reduce out-of-pocket costs. Medications are manufactured by Janssen. Patients and caregivers can find copay cards, patient assistance programs, and travel grants for Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis treatment below.

How is Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis inherited?

Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis follows a sporadic inheritance pattern. Genetic counseling can help families understand recurrence risk and testing options.

At what age does Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis typically begin?

Typical onset of Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis is adult. Age of onset can vary across affected individuals.

Which specialists treat Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis?

25 specialists and care centers treating Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis are listed on UniteRare, sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov principal investigators, published research, and the NPPES NPI registry.

What treatment and support options exist for Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis?

1 FDA-approved treatment and 1 patient support program are currently tracked on UniteRare for Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis. See the treatments and support programs sections for copay assistance, eligibility, and contact details.