The survival rate for Paget’s disease of the breast is often dependent on the pathologic phase of the related cancers although this theory has not been shown by case-management studies.1
A 10-year survival rate study shows that positive axillary node metastases is an uncommon condition and is less than 13%.2
Certain types of cancer qualify for the disability benefits and patients meeting the disability listings have a good chance of getting benefits under a medical-vocational allowance.3,4
Paget’s disease of the nipple also known as mammary Paget’s disease is a rare form of tumor-associated with the skin and the nipple usually producing dark circles around the nipple and causes disorientation in the shape of the nipple.
The condition occurs both is men and women however studies demonstrate the women have a higher incidence of the condition. Women who are aged 50 and above have an increased risk of developing this disease but it can also occur in people who are in their late 80’s.
What Is The Survival Rate For Paget’s Disease Of The Breast?
Paget’s disease of the breast is treated through the removal of entire mastectomy or partial breast using breast-conserving surgery followed by radical radiotherapy. If there is no lump detected behind the nipple and there is no progression of cancerous cells to the surrounding area, studies show that there is an excellent outcome in the prognosis of the condition.1
The survival rate for Paget’s disease of the breast is often dependent on the pathologic phase of the related cancers although this theory has not been shown by case-management studies. This is typically tied with the underlying ductal cancer because in some instances the underlying disease shows poor prognostic with negative hormone receptor expression.
The prognosis of Paget’s disease of the Breast depends on a multitude of factors that include
- The underlying tumors that are present or not in the affected breast.
- If some cases there are possibilities of more than one cancer present in the affected nipple, the ductal carcinoma may be in situ or may result in invasive breast cancer
- The stages of cancer and when cancer develops in the invasive form
Medical studies demonstrate that the spread of cancer and progression to other areas may result in reduced survival rates. A 10-year survival rate study shows that positive axillary node metastases is an uncommon condition and is less than 13%.2
Is Paget’s Disease Of The Breast A Disability?
The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that aid people with compensation when they can no longer work for a required number of hours and have struggled with their living because of their disease. These payments act as a replacement for your regular income.
Certain types of cancer qualify for the disability benefits and patients meeting the disability listings have a good chance of getting benefits under a medical-vocational allowance. Breast cancer is one of the most widespread tumors in the world. Among the many kinds of breast cancers, Paget’s disease of the breast comes in two forms.
When the cancer is in Stage 0, it can qualify for disability benefits. Stage 0 is non-invasive cancer and there is no lymph node involvement.
However, you can qualify when you have one of the following
- When the cancer metastases
- Inflammatory carcinoma
- Recurrent carcinoma
If your medical record still doesn’t qualify for breast cancer listing still you can qualify through a medical-vocational allowance.3,4
- “Paget Disease of the Breast: Nipple Cancer.” American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/understanding-a-breast-cancer-diagnosis/types-of-breast-cancer/paget-disease-of-the-nipple.html.
- “Paget’s Disease of the Breast.” NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders), 21 June 2016, rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/pagets-disease-of-the-breast/.
- Nolo. “Social Security Disability: List of Impairments, Medical Conditions, and Problems.” Www.disabilitysecrets.com, Nolo, 20 Jan. 2020, www.disabilitysecrets.com/social_security_disability_medical_conditions.html.
- “Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant – E-Book.” Google Books, Google, https://books.google.ca/books?id=W82fDQAAQBAJ&pg
