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Cancer Costs Increase with Side Effects from Targeted Cancer Drugs

Medline Plus reports that cancer costs increase with side effects from targeted cancer drugs. If you have become disabled due to a severe medical condition, you may qualify to receive Social Security disability benefits.

The cost to treat cancer can be overwhelming; however, those costs can go up for those patients who suffer skin-related side effects as a result of newer cancer drugs. In fact, the average cost for this type of complication is estimated to be about $2,000.

The 2 most common side effects include dry skin and irritation. Sometimes the discomfort is bothersome enough that treatment may need to be delayed or changed.

While most cancer patients expect to suffer hair loss and to get physically ill, many aren’t prepared for the additional complications of skin problems. This can also include blisters, lesions, infections, and painful acne.

Most of the patients who suffer these side effects are those with lung or colon cancer. Targeted cancer drugs such as Tarceva and Erbitux are the common type given to patients.

When you are no longer able to function on a daily basis and/or cannot continue working, Social Security disability benefits may be available. To learn what your rights are, you may benefit in speaking with a Miami Gardens Social Security disability attorney.

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