Incidence Rates for Lymphoma

If you have diagnosed with lymphoma or any other severe medical condition that prevents you from working, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits.

Lymphoma is a collection of blood cancers that begin in the lymphatic system. There are two types of lymphoma, Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's.

The incidence rates for lymphoma are the following: 

• Approximately 74,490 people in the United States were diagnosed with lymphoma in 2009;
• 8,510 Hodgkin's lymphoma cases in 2009;
• 65,980 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma cases in 2009;
• Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma has a higher incident rate with males than with females;
• For both males and females in the United States, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is the 7^th most common type of cancer to develop; and
• Lymphoma is the 3^rd most common type of cancer for children to develop.
  

Because lymphoma affects important parts of the body's immune system, a patient may also suffer from other serious health conditions.

Lymphoma may prevent an individual from being able to work or conduct normal daily activities. Social Security disability benefits may be available under these circumstances.

If you have been diagnosed with lymphoma or any other severe mental or physical disability, contact a South Florida Social Security disability attorney who can determine if you are eligible for Social Security disability benefits.

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