Amyloidosis Treatment at the University of Colorado Cancer Center

Amyloidosis can be a symptom of myeloma (secondary) or it can be primary, with no evidence of myeloma.

• Amyloidosis is a group of diseases in which one or more organ systems in the body accumulate deposits of abnormal proteins known as amyloid
• Although amyloidosis is not cancer, it is a blood disorder that can be disabling or life threatening
• The most common organs affected are the kidney, heart, liver and autonomic or peripheral nerves
• About 1,200 to 3,200 new Amyloidosis cases are diagnosed nationwide each year.  

We Specialize in Blood Cancers

There are more than 100 different types of cancer. To ensure that we are always leading care at the cutting edge, UCCC has expert teams that each specialize in a small number of different cancer types. Because we are sub-specialized in blood cancers, including lymphomas, leukemia and multiple myelomas, we have treated the most common and the rarest types of cancer.

We’re the Region’s Only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center

The University of Colorado Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Rocky Mountain Region—and one of only 39 in the United States.

• This designation means that we are recognized as leaders in providing outstanding cancer care and cancer-related education, and in driving new research
• No other cancer center in the region offers the expertise we do

We’re One of the Nation’s Best Cancer Centers

U.S. News and World Report has consistently ranked the University of Colorado Cancer Center’s adult patient care center at University of Colorado Hospital among the best cancer programs in the nation.

• In 2007, we ranked 35^th overall and among the ten best in the West
• 5280 Magazine consistently votes our cancer doctors among the best in Colorado
• We have more cancer doctors listed among Best Doctors in America than any other cancer center in the region