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A-A-A ATTORNEY REFERRAL SERVICE,INC.
1355 W.Palmetto Park Road
Suite 320
Boca Raton, FL 33486
ph: 1-800-733-5342
fax: 1-888-539-1010
alt: 1-800-733-6337
ATTORNEY
cancer
Cancer misdiagnosis is on the rise, despite innovative medical advances. In fact, every year an estimated 12% of cancer cases -- or one of every 8 -- are initially misdiagnosed. While a cancer misdiagnosis can cause tremendous pain, fear, stress and financial loss, it also substantially reduces a patient’s chances for full recovery and survival. Medical advances in MRIs and x-rays provide patients with an increased chance at a full recovery; however, a full, healthy recovery depends on a timely diagnosis and proper treatment. A negligently delayed diagnosis of cancer can result in the spread of the disease to a point beyond which medical intervention can help. The progression of cancer can lead to a substantial increase in medical bills, pain and suffering, personal injury and wrongful death.
As a result of medical malpractice, cancer is often misdiagnosed as a cyst, chronic fatigue, graves disease, oral thrust, leukoplakia, dermatitis, halitosis, gastroparesis or anorexia nervosa. While any type of cancer can be misdiagnosed, mistakes are most common for:
* Breast cancer
* Prostate cancer
* Kidney cancer
* Brain cancer
* Lung cancer
* Leukemia
A number of possible reasons exist for cancer diagnostic error, including:
* Failure to order or follow up on tests, including a biopsy
* Mistakenly diagnosing a tumor as benign
* Mistakenly diagnosing a tumor as a cyst or an infection
* Ignoring common symptoms of cancer, such as fatigue
* Failure to identify lumps
* Failure to follow-up with a patient
* Misinterpretation of test results
Alternatively, patients might be incorrectly diagnosed with cancer, resulting in tremendous pain and suffering caused by unnecessary surgery, radiation and extensive chemotherapy.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of cancer misdiagnosis and medical malpractice, you may be entitled to damages including medical expenses, lost wages and other compensation.
As a result of medical malpractice, cancer is often misdiagnosed as a cyst, chronic fatigue, graves disease, oral thrust, leukoplakia, dermatitis, halitosis, gastroparesis or anorexia nervosa. While any type of cancer can be misdiagnosed, mistakes are most common for:
* Breast cancer
* Prostate cancer
* Kidney cancer
* Brain cancer
* Lung cancer
* Leukemia
A number of possible reasons exist for cancer diagnostic error, including:
* Failure to order or follow up on tests, including a biopsy
* Mistakenly diagnosing a tumor as benign
* Mistakenly diagnosing a tumor as a cyst or an infection
* Ignoring common symptoms of cancer, such as fatigue
* Failure to identify lumps
* Failure to follow-up with a patient
* Misinterpretation of test results
Alternatively, patients might be incorrectly diagnosed with cancer, resulting in tremendous pain and suffering caused by unnecessary surgery, radiation and extensive chemotherapy.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of cancer misdiagnosis and medical malpractice, you may be entitled to damages including medical expenses, lost wages and other compensation.
A-A-A ATTORNEY REFERRAL SERVICE,INC.
1355 W.Palmetto Park Road
Suite 320
Boca Raton, FL 33486
ph: 1-800-733-5342
fax: 1-888-539-1010
alt: 1-800-733-6337
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