Lymphoma is a type of cancer that evolves from the production of abnormal cells from the lymphatic system. These abnormal lymphocytes can be present in the lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, blood, or other organs. Lymphoma is divided into two categories:
1. Hodgkin’s disease – production of abnormal lymphocytes, called Reed Sternberg cells
2. Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma – production of abnormal lymphocytes, B-cells (most common) and T-cells (less common)
The survival rates for both Hodgkin’s disease and Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma varies dependent on cell type and stage of lymphoma. The National Cancer Society estimates the following survival rates* for both types of lymphoma from the time of cancer diagnosis:
| Types of Lymphoma | 1st year | 5 years | 10 years | 15 years |
| Hodgkin’s Disease | 93% | 83% | 74% | 66% |
| Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma | 75% | 53% | 43% | 37% |
Whether the later stages of lymphoma occur in the first year of diagnosis or fifteen years after the diagnosis, the financial costs for health care is expensive and insurance companies do not cover some new treatments.
Emerald Funding can help lessen the financial burden of terminal lymphoma!
Emerald Funding offers Viatical Settlements for lymphoma patients. A Viatical Settlement is the process whereby a person with a life-threatening-illness can turn an existing life insurance policy into cash through the transfer of ownership and beneficial rights of an existing life insurance policy. The seller receives a lump sum payment, which is a percentage of the total face value of the policy.
If you or a loved one is concerned about how you are going to pay for medical expenses, be sure to contact our professional staff today. Lymphoma is a terrible disease…it shouldn’t be made worse by causing added financial pressure for you or your loved ones.
Call 1-800-381-6194 or email us today for more information on how to turn your life insurance policy into cash!
*(National Cancer Society – Cancer Facts & Figures 2002)