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Coffee with ARC: Learn about ARC’s work
In this ARC Talks special presentation, Coffee with ARC, some members of the ARC team will provide an overview of ARC's history and areas of focus, as well as our plans for 2022 and beyond. Original presentation date December 9, 2021
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Living Well with Amyloidosis
In amyloidosis, common symptoms such as gastrointestinal manifestations and neuropathy are often the most troublesome for patients. In our ARC Talks Webinar for patients and caregivers, amyloidosis experts from across multiple specialties explain approaches for symptom management. Our experts provide you with the knowledge you need to live well with amyloidosis. Original presentation date October 26, 2021
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Stem Cell Transplantation in AL Amyloidosis
This ARC Talks Webinar covers everything that patients and their families should know about the role of stem cell transplantation in AL amyloidosis. Dr. Sandy Wong, Director of the Amyloidosis Program at the University of California San Francisco, describes the process of stem cell transplantation for AL amyloidosis patients. Terry Fogaren, a nurse practitioner from Tufts University Medical Center, shares information on how to prepare for and best recover from the procedure. The presentations are followed by a Q&A session from our live presentation on May 13, 2021.
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Treatment Overview: Light Chain Amyloidosis
AL amyloidosis is a serious disease- progressive and fatal if left untreated. However, many patients benefit from current therapies, with their lives improved and prolonged, often for many years.
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Disease Overview: Light Chain Amyloidosis
A diagnosis of light chain amyloidosis (AL amyloidosis) can be confusing and stressful, bringing up many feelings and questions. It is important to learn as much as possible about the disease, its treatment, and how it might affect you.
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Amyloid Neuropathy Burden and Mangement
In this ARC Talks webinar, Dr. Kelsey Barrell from the University of Utah explains what causes neuropathy and other neurological symptoms in amyloidosis patients and offers suggestions to help manage these symptoms.
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Caregivers: A Guide to Self-Care
Nancy Verel, a nurse at the Cleveland Clinic, shares her story about her family's journey through her husband's AL amyloidosis diagnosis and treatment. Robert David from BMC Cancer Support Programs provides coping and support strategies for caregivers.
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AL Amyloidosis: Dan’s story
Dan, a patient with AL amyloidosis, describes his journey to diagnosis. A once very active athlete, Dan found himself not able to do his favorite activities anymore. After 10-15 doctors misdiagnosed Dan with GERD, emphysema, and athlete's heart, he finally received the correct diagnosis of AL amyloidosis and started on the road to recovery.
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AL Amyloidosis: Greg’s story
Greg Foster, 4-time world champion and Olympic Silver medalist, discusses his journey to diagnosis. Learn more about his initial symptoms, multiple doctors visits, and what drove him to continue pursuing an accurate diagnosis of AL Amyloidosis, despite being told he had Athlete's Heart.
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Physical and Occupational Therapy – Managing Your Amyloidosis
In this patient webinar, Mayo Clinic's occupational therapist Sarah Dahlhauser, OTD, OTR/L, and physical therapist Sarah Boyd, PT, DPT, discuss exercise principles for maintaining mobility and function, and home modifications for improved safety for amyloidosis patients.
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Contemporary Management of AL Amyloidosis
In this patient webinar, Dr. Heather Landau, a leading hematologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses current therapies, clinical trials, and symptom management strategies for patients with AL amyloidosis.
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Webinar: What is Expanded Access?
This webinar covers access to innovative new therapies through expanded access programs with guest speakers Jennifer Miller, PhD, Assistant Professor at Yale University School of Medicine and Alison Bateman-House, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor at NYU School of Medicine.
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