Disability Medical Condition: Bone Cancer (with distant metastases or inoperable or unresectable)
Bone cancer forms in the cells of the bones. It is an uncommon cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, there were 2,570 cases in the United States in 2009 and more 1,000 deaths. Bone cancer with distant metastases is when the cancer has spread to other parts of the body through the bloodstream and the lymph system, where they can affect other organs and tissues. Inoperable bone cancer means that the cancer cannot be operated on or taken out of the body. This happens when the cancer is too widespread. Unresectable bone cancer occurs when the cancer can’t be completely removed by surgery.
The disease is listed as one of the medical conditions in the Compassionate Allowances Program. The program expedites the application process so that individuals with severe medical conditions can apply for disability benefits quickly.
Under the Compassionate Allowances program, those suffering from certain medical conditions and impairments will have their application processed quickly through the “fast track” program which helps administrators rapidly identify and process medical conditions on the program’s list of medical impairments.