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Cancer Patients Facing Increased Risk of Blood Clots and Cost of Care

In a report from Medline, cancer patients are at an increased risk of developing blood clots and facing additional costs in care. If you were diagnosed with cancer and will be unable to continue to work for a period of time, then you may be able to receive long-term disability benefits.

A new study finds that 1 in 5 cancer patients are at risk of developing a potentially fatal blood clot, venous thromboembolism (VTE). The risk is especially high during the first year in which cancer patients have undergone chemotherapy.

Not only does this pose a health risk but it increases the cost of care. Those who don't develop VTE average $77,984 in medical expenses; however, those who do develop a blood clot find their expenses increased to around $110,362.

Types of Cancer at Risk for Fatal Blood Clot

The percentages of risk for specific types of cancer are as follows: 

• pancreatic - 21.5%;
• stomach - 16.7%;
• lung - 14.8%;
• colorectal - 11.9%;
• ovarian - 11.4%; and
• bladder - 9.9%.
  

Researchers suggest that identifying patients at risk early on and then treating them with an anti-blood clotting medication may be beneficial.

If you would like help with your long-term disability claim, then you should seek legal counsel. A Deerfield Beach long-term disability lawyer can be an available resource to assist you.

Long-term disability benefits may be available to those who have purchased a disability plan from a private insurer or have coverage through an employer. Unfortunately, the insurers don't make it easy for the disabled to get access to the benefits they deserve.

When a severe medical condition makes it impossible for you to work and you've been denied your long-term disability benefits, an attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. can help you cut through the red tape and fight for your benefits, no matter where you live in the U.S! Contact a Deerfield Beach long-term disability lawyer today - 1-888-234-5758.