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I’m 63 and diagnosed with lymphoma. Should I take my Social Security next year?

Managing Editor · Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM · 1 min read

I’m 63 and diagnosed with lymphoma. Should I take my Social Security next year? — MarketWatch, Chicago Business news — Image: MarketWatch

“My plan is to continue working as long as I’m able to do so and invest my Social Security benefits while I’m still earning a paycheck.”

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