We have been independently ranked among the top medical negligence solicitors in England and Wales*. For a free consultation with a member of our specialist team about failure to diagnose cancer early, call us on 0333 888 0412 or send an email to [email protected] and we will respond to you immediately.
Cancer is a disease where cells change abnormally and divide in an abnormal and uncontrollable way. It can often be managed effectively if it is detected early. Many forms of cancer can be treated completely when they are detected earlier.
Early detection of cancer is crucial for increasing the chances of successful treatment and survival. When a medical professional fails to diagnose cancer in its early stages, it can lead to devastating consequences for the patient. Early detection of cancer prevents its progression to advanced stages where treatment options are limited and less effective. Early detection of cancer can save the life, or significantly prolong the life, of the patient.
There are many symptoms of cancer, but the main symptoms can include:
- Unexplained aches or pains
- Coughing, chest pain and breathlessness
- Changes in bowel habits
- Unexplained bleeding
- Lumps
- Unexplained weight loss
- Feeling tired and unwell
It is crucial for a medical professional to analyse a patient’s symptoms if they resemble those of cancer, however unlikely it may be, so that the patient may begin treatment as soon as possible. Treatment options can include regular screenings, careful monitoring of the size and growth of the cancer, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
However, when a medical professional overlooks signs or misinterprets symptoms of cancer, the cancer may go undetected until it reaches an advanced, often untreatable, stage. This failure to diagnose can have dire consequences for the patient’s prognosis, including limiting a patient’s survival rate and shortening their lifespan. This is why it is important for the medical professional to note the possibility of cancer within a patient with presenting symptoms so that the patient is diagnosed at the earliest possible stage to avoid a delayed diagnosis when treatment of the cancer may not be as effective.
How we can help with claims involving failure to diagnose cancer early
We are experienced in dealing with medical negligence relating to cancer, and our top ranked solicitors are here to help with any case involving failure to diagnose cancer early.
Contact us for a free consultation and details of No Win, No Fee funding by calling 0333 888 0412 or emailing details of your case to us in complete confidence at [email protected].
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