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Gene Mutation Discovered in One Type of Fatal Brain Cancer

When a severe mental or physical condition-such as an extremely advanced type of cancer-causes an individual to become unable to work, they may have to turn to disability benefits to offset lost income. Depending on the severity of the condition, you may be eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits.

According to a report from Medline Plus, researchers have discovered a gene mutation in one type of fatal brain cancer, known as glioblastoma. The gene mutation, NFKBIA, is found to be present in 1 out of every 4 patients who suffer from this type of cancer.

This is the first study found to link NFKBIA to glioblastoma. The findings of the study were published online in the Dec. 22, 2010 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

After researchers analyzed 100s of samples of tumors, they found this gene mutation to exist in about 25% of the patients. In previous research, the same gene mutation was found to exist in patients with other types of cancers such as lung, colon, breast, Hodgkin's lymphoma, melanoma and multiple myeloma.

Glioblastoma brain cancer is the most common and fatal type of brain cancer known to affect adults. The gene mutation, NFKBIA, is found to worsen the chance of survival by causing a resistance to treatment and promoting tumor growth.

With this discovery, researchers hope to now find better therapies to fight this deadly type of brain cancer by targeting the particular gene mutation.

When an illness makes it impossible to work, determine if you may qualify to receive Social Security disability benefits by consulting with a Social Security disability attorney.

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.