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Risk Factors for Liver Cancer Identified

According to the Doctor’s Lounge, risk factors for liver cancer have been identified. When an individual is diagnosed with cancer, during their treatment and recovery, they may be unable to work. Long-term disability benefits could be available to help offset lost income.

The Mayo Clinic has found in 2 new studies that obesity and hepatitis C may be risk factors, contributing to a significant increase in the number of liver cancer cases. Over the past 3 decades, these cases have tripled.

Early detection is vital, since the progression of liver cancer to hepatocellular carcinoma (advanced stage), in a 5 year period means a 10% to 12% survival rate. The hope is that by identifying these risk factors, earlier treatment could improve rates of survival.

The study also found that those who had contracted hepatitis C earlier in life and weren’t aware of it, had developed scarring. Liver scarring can take up to 20 or 30 years to develop into cancer.

Treatment of hepatitis C and losing weight are ways to reduce the risk factors for liver cancer.

When a severe medical condition prevents an individual from working, disability benefits can be helpful. To learn if you are eligible or to receive assistance when your claim has been denied, you should speak immediately with a Miami long-term disability attorney.

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