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Continued Use of Chemo Drugs May Delay Return of Lung Cancer

While undergoing chemo or radiation for the treatment of cancer, you may be out of work. During this time you could be receiving long-term disability benefits if you qualify.

In a report from Medline, new research suggests that the continued used of chemo drugs may delay the return of lung cancer. This is the discovery after a preliminary trial, which will require further study.

Currently, the protocol is that those patients with lung cancer will take just 4 courses of 2 types of chemo drugs. The treatment plan is then considered done, unless there is a recurrence of the cancer.

However, according to these findings, prolonging the use of chemo drugs may help maintain a patient's level of health, which showed a 38% reduction in the risk of cancer progression.

Side effects were comparable to other ones seen in the use of Alimta, a type of chemo drug. They include lowered white blood cell count, anemia, and fatigue; however, this affected just 5% of the patients.

If you need assistance in applying for long-term disability benefits or determining if you qualify, then you should seek legal counsel. A Miami Gardens long-term disability attorney can also help if you need to appeal a claim that has been denied.

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 South Florida disability attorney today - 1-888-234-5758.