Disability Medical Condition: Kidney Cancer (inoperable or unresectable)
Kidney cancer is when cancer is found in the tubes lining the kidney. The American Cancer Society states that kidney cancer is seen most in the elderly. Most people diagnosed are at least 65 years old. The society also states that it is rare to see kidney cancer in individuals younger than 45. Kidney cancer is treatable if it is found and staged at the right time. Be aware that inoperable kidney cancer is when the cancer is too widespread to be operated on. Unresectable kidney cancer is when surgery cannot remove some or all of the cancer from the body. The National Cancer Institute states that in 2008, there were 54,390 individuals diagnosed in the United States. The institute also found that there were 13,010 deaths.
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.