Mouth and throat cancer, also known as oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer, begins when cells in the mouth or throat grow out of control, forming tumors that can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). These cancers typically start in the squamous cells that line the mouth and throat.
Symptoms may include:
Treatment options for mouth and throat cancer include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted drug therapy, and immunotherapy.
Early detection is crucial for mouth and throat cancer survival. The 5-year relative survival rate varies depending on where the cancer started. If it starts at the lip, one can expect an average survival rate of 94% at the localized stage, and 38% when it has metastasized to distant parts of the body. But if it starts at the oropharynx, there is only a 59% survival rate even at the localized stage, and 29% at the distant stage.
Delayed cancer diagnosis can lead to more advanced stages, requiring more aggressive treatments with potentially life-altering side effects such as permanent loss of voice, difficulty eating and speaking, and disfigurement.
If you or a loved one have suffered from a misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of mouth and throat cancer in New York, the experienced attorneys at the Porter Law Group can help. Our team, along with board-certified medical experts, can review your case to determine if you may be entitled to compensation for your pain, suffering, and increased medical expenses resulting from a doctor's failure to diagnose your cancer in a timely manner.
Yes, you can sue for medical malpractice if a delayed mouth and throat cancer diagnosis has caused you harm. However, proving medical negligence requires demonstrating that your doctor deviated from the accepted standard of care for patients with similar symptoms and that this deviation directly led to your injuries. This can be challenging without the help of a skilled cancer attorney well-versed in the complexities of medical malpractice law.
The Porter Law Group has a proven track record of securing millions of dollars* for victims of medical malpractice in New York State. And we work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no fees unless we win your case.
Contact us at 833-PORTER9 or email info@porterlawteam.com for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. Our dedicated team is prepared to stand by you and your family during this challenging time and fight for the compensation you deserve.
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