Most Employment and Support Allowance claimants with cancer will be placed in the Support Group. People with long-term health conditions can also claim Personal Independence Payment to help meet the extra costs of their disability, whether they have a job or not.<\/p>
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The specific information requested is not available as details of any treatment received are not recorded centrally.<\/p>
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The information we have for Employment and Support Allowance claimants by medical condition is published and available at:<\/p>
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