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African American Women Face Higher Risk of Aggressive Breast Cancer

Breast cancer, particularly aggressive forms of the disease, can leave a sufferer disabled and unable to work. When this happens, Social Security disability benefits may be necessary to help the sufferer to address their monthly financial needs.

A new study by the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center has found that African American women face a higher risk of developing aggressive forms of breast cancer.

The study divided women into three groups based on ethnicity: Caucasian, African, and African American. It was discovered that a very high percentage of the African American women with breast cancer had what is known as the "triple negative" variant of breast cancer, an aggressive form of breast cancer.

While 82% of African American women participating in the study were found to suffer from aggressive breast cancer, only 16% of the Caucasian women in the study were faced with the same prognosis.

One of the most recent advances in the treatment of breast cancer has been to target three specific receptors. Unfortunately, women who have triple negative breast cancer are not helped by this treatment. This increases the chance of early development and the potential for more breast cancer deaths.

On the other hand, the general risk of developing breast cancer is lower for African American women. With these findings doctors will be able to expand their studies of breast cancer risks for African American women.

The American Cancer Society reports that this year 200,000 people in the United States will receive a diagnosis of breast cancer. An estimated 41,000 will die from breast cancer.

If you have been diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer you should contact a Social Security disability lawyer who can determine if you are eligible for Social Security disability benefits. 

Get a FREE Social Security disability guide and avoid the common mistakes many claimants make during their application or appeal. If you or your loved is suffering from a severe physical or mental disability, contact The Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. 1-888-234-5758

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