Cancer Misdiagnosis

Misdiagnosis & Failure to Diagnose

Cancer Misdiagnosis claims are becoming more common. This is when a patient is wrongly diagnosed with cancer, and has undergone unnecessary surgery and suffered needless trauma.

Doctors also fail to diagnose cancer on occasion. This can have tragic consequences, and the chances of successfully treating the cancer are often reduced.

Delay in cancer diagnosis

The most common mistakes that lead to a delay in diagnosing cancer are:

Failure to monitor patients with a family history of cancer
Failure to properly examine a patient
Failure to investigate symptoms that would suggest a concern about the existence of cancer
Failure to recognise the symptoms and signs of cancer
Ignoring or misinterpreting laboratory test results
Failure to refer a patient to an appropriate specialist as quickly as possible

Litigation

The most common type of cancers that lead to litigation:

Lung cancer
Ovarian cancer
Breast cancer
Cancer of the cervix.
Prostate cancer
Oesophageal cancer.
Stomach cancer.
Cancer of the bowel.

Cancer Misdiagnosis - Complex Cases

Cancer misdiagnosis is a difficult and relatively new area of law, and can be stressful for the person taking the case. The Malcomson Law team has wide-ranging experience in taking such claims, and comprises both legal and medical experts.

Making a claim

If you feel you have a legal claim for cancer misdiagnosis, please contact Malcomson Law by calling 01 8744422 or by filling out an Online Enquiry Form. A solicitor who specialises in Cancer Misdiagnosis Negligence will contact you to advise you of your legal rights and entitlements.

When you consult Malcomson Law, we will give you free advice on Medical Negligence law. We will help you find out whether you have a good case, how to go about making a claim, and the potential value of your claim. This free consultation does not put you under an obligation. If after talking to us you decide not to take matters further, you won't be charged for the initial advice.