Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer is one of the conditions that qualify for the compassionate allowance program. Pancreatic cancer qualifies for Social Security disability benefits because in almost all cases the cancer isn’t diagnosed until it has reached a very advanced level where it will be either difficult to treat or terminal. Pancreatic Cancer may be present for a long time before symptoms manifest themselves, which means that the disease is often quite advanced when it is diagnosed. Symptoms may include nausea and/or vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss, jaundice, fatigue, dark urine, clay colored stools, back pain, diarrhea, difficulty sleeping and indigestion. In non-terminal cases the cancer is so difficult to treat that it’s impossible for people to work while undergoing treatment. Treatment needs to begin immediately after diagnosis so there’s no time to waste when it comes to applying for Social Security disability benefits. People diagnosed with pancreatic cancer qualify for disabili...