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Experimental Treatment May Treat Leukemia and Other Cancers

According to the New York Times, an experimental treatment may be able to treat leukemia and other types of cancers. When cancer causes you to be unable to work, then during your recovery time you could be entitled to long-term disability benefits.

The experimental treatment was performed on a patient whose leukemia wasn't responding to chemo. It involved the removal of a billion T-cells, which are a type of white blood cell that helps to combat tumors and viruses. The T-cells were given new genes designed to attack the cancer, which were then placed back into his body through his veins.

The initial reaction to the treatment wasn't good, resulting in the patient being placed into the ICU with a grim outlook; however, just a few weeks later, he completely recovered, with no cancerous cells to be found. A year later, he is still in remission.

So far only 2 other patients have undergone this experimental treatment for their chronic lymphocytic leukemia, with one experiencing a complete remission and the other only partial. More research will need to be conducted.

If you have been diagnosed with a severe medical condition and will be out of work for a long period of time, your financial burden can be helped with disability benefits. Reach out to a South Florida long-term disability lawyer for help with your claim.

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 to 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.