If cancer is involved, see the section below. For particular impairments, please see the applicable sections on specific disabilities. Cancer Because cancer can occur in almost any organ system of the body, the systems and particular disabling effects will vary greatly from one person to another. Some people experience visual problems, lack of balance and coordination, joint pains, backaches, headaches, abdominal pains, drowsiness, lethargy, difficulty in breathing and swallowing, weakness, bleeding or anemia. Radiation therapy can cause violent nausea, drowsiness and fatigue, thus affecting academic functioning or causing absences.
Surgery can result in amputation, paralysis, sensory deficits, and language and memory problems.
For general accommodations, please refer to the Overview section. For particular impairments, please see the applicable sections on specific disabilities. Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy is caused by an injury to the brain, which may have occurred before, during or shortly after birth. The injury results in disorders of posture or movement. Manifestations may include involuntary muscle contractions, rigidity, spasms, poor coordination, poor balance or poor spatial relations.