Navigating Impairments with MMSD: Breast Cancer Recap

What is breast cancer? 

Breast cancer is a disease that occurs when breast cells grow abnormally and form tumors. Cancer cells can destroy healthy cells, block the supply of oxygen or nutrients, and cause waste products to build up. This can impair or prevent vital organs from functioning, leading to death.

There are many risk factors for breast cancer, including:

• Family history
• Genetics
• Environmental factors
• Social habits

Field Underwriting Questions:

• Date of diagnosis/last treatment
• Family history
• Staging
• Treatment
• Recurrence

Review A Closer Look at Life Underwriting: Impact of Breast Cancer for more information.