“Cancer is Everywhere”: Former Disney Star Christy Carlson Romano on Diagnosis

Does Christy Carlson Romano have Cancer?

Yes — Christy Carlson Romano, a former Disney star known for her roles on Even Stevens and Kim Possible, confirmed in an Instagram video that a recent cancer screening came back positive.

“My husband’s [results] came back completely negative…mine did not,” the 41-year-old actress said.

The bombshell update comes:

• A year after Romano was severely injured in a shooting incident
• Days after actor James Van Der Beek died following a battle with colorectal cancer

“[The Van Der Beek family was always] raising money for the most amazing charities…cancer is everywhere, which is why I got this test.”

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Disability Benefits for Cancer in Canada

Cancer and cancer treatment can have a profound impact on an individual’s ability to perform their job duties.

For Canadians who can’t work due to this grave illness, short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) benefits can provide a crucial financial lifeline.

How These Benefits Help

• STD: Provides temporary financial support for individuals unable to perform their job duties.
• LTD: Offers income replacement for individuals unable to return to work for an extended period of time.

To qualify for STD or LTD benefits, medical documentation is essential to demonstrate how your condition prevents you from working.

Sadly, insurance companies often deny legitimate LTD claims — including in cases involving cancer — adding unnecessary stress to an already difficult situation.

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Claim Denied? Contact Us

If your insurance company prevented you from accessing disability benefits for cancer, or another medical condition, connect with an experienced disability lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

Our compassionate team regularly resolves issues involving STD, LTD, critical illness, life insurance, and mortgage insurance claims.

We’ve helped countless Canadians secure the compensation they’re owed. Contact us today for a FREE disability consultation.