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Combination Therapies Beneficial in Treating Aggressive Breast Cancer

Doctor's Lounge reports that combination therapies may be beneficial for treating aggressive breast cancer. When a person is diagnosed with a severe mental or physical disability, he or she may be eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits if the condition renders them unable to work.

Researchers report that instead of patients receiving just one type of drug or undergoing chemotherapy treatment alone, a combination of therapies may better fight HER2-positive breast cancer, which is a more aggressive form of cancer.

This comes after researchers conducted 3 trials where patients were treated with 2 or more drugs. These patients had a significantly higher rate of remission than those who had received only chemotherapy or just one type of drug.

The drug therapy combinations were found to produce drastic reductions in the size of the tumors or had even exterminated them. This happened whether or not chemotherapy was also given.

Some of the drug therapies that were used in the trials include Tykerb, Herceptin, Taxol and Pertuzumab. There were some side effects such as liver function abnormalities and a low white blood cell count but they were found to be countered when the dosage was lowered.

A Social Security disability lawyer can help you determine if your diagnosis of breast cancer or any other severe medical condition qualifies you to receive Social Security disability benefits. They can also assist you with filing your paperwork to increase the chances of your being accepted the first time around.

When you are interviewing Social Security Disability attorneys ask critical questions, like: how many Social Security Disability hearings do you have per month; do you understand the SSA's POMS (the manual Social Security employees use to process claims); and, do you understand the date last insured and how it affects my disability onset date?

The Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg, located in Atlanta, Georgia represent over 5000 disability claimants. Our disability attorneys have experience with cross examining medical and vocational experts and take time when speaking with you about your case. Contact us today at 1-888-234-5758 for a FREE legal consultation. There is NO OBLIGATION to hire our firm and there are NO FEES unless one of our trained disability lawyers wins your case.