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Death Rates from Cancer on the Decline

According to USA Today, the rates for cancer death have dropped significantly ever since the ‘90s. If cancer or any other severe medical condition prevents you from working while going through treatment and recovery, long-term disability benefits could be available to help offset your lost income.

The American Cancer Society has reported that between the years 2004 and 2008, the rate of cancer deaths decreased by 1.6% in women and 1.8% in men. When looking at the years from 1990 to 2008, the drop is even more significant—15% for women and 23% for men. Most notably, decreases in fatal breast cancer are at 34% for women and lung cancer deaths have reduced by 40% in men.

Since the 1990s, cancer has continued to drop. This means potentially a million lives have been saved, with most credit going to advancements in prevention, early detection, and treatment.

Despite the drop in cancer deaths, more needs to be done to combat what’s still one of the top causes of death in the United States every year. Experts indicate that some of the cancers could be averted with healthy lifestyle changes.

Seek help from a Miami Beach long-term disability attorney if you need assistance in applying for or appealing a denied claim for disability benefits.

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 Miami Beach long-term disability attorney today – 1-888-234-5758.