Receiving a cancer diagnosis is life-altering news. It entails both emotional and financial distress for patients and their families. Healthcare facilities must exercise their expertise properly to provide patients with timely diagnoses and treatments. Through medical malpractice claims, patients can hold any negligent provider liable for any action/inaction that leads to the detriment of their health.
Late diagnosis and misdiagnosis of cancer is never to be taken lightly for they effectively delay any cancer treatments a patient may need. While it is true that some personal factors (i.e. confusion, denial, irregular check-ups, etc.) may contribute to the delayed diagnoses of some cases, medical professionals must be able to provide accurate diagnoses for patients under their care. Such professionals should medically investigate each case thoroughly.
Some lawyers specialize in cancer malpractice cases, fighting for clients’ rightful compensation and allowing patients to recuperate in the best way possible. If your cancer has progressed due to the negligence of your healthcare provider, please consult a medical malpractice lawyer immediately. This way, you can be properly educated on your legal options and get your claim evaluated for validity. Cancer law firms often provide free consultations for patients. This is also true for our firm. Do note that actual medical compensation may vary depending on the adverse effect brought upon by your negligent provider. Our seasoned lawyers deliver positive results for cases that we take on, regardless of their scale.
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Sue on Your Behalf When Your Cancer Was Misdiagnosed
Cancer often shares symptoms with less serious medical conditions, which can sometimes lead to delayed diagnosis or unnecessary worry. Here are some examples:
| Type of Cancer | Common Symptoms | Less Severe Conditions w/ Same Symptoms |
| Cervical Cancer | Abnormal vaginal bleeding and pelvic pain | Uterine fibroidsCervical polypsHormonal imbalances |
| Lung Cancer | Persistent cough and shortness of breath | BronchitisAsthmaRespiratory infections |
| Colorectal Cancer | Changes in bowel habits and abdominal pain | Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)HemorrhoidsFood intolerances |
| Breast Cancer | Breast lumps and skin changes | Fibrocystic breast changesMastitisBenign breast cysts |
| Thyroid Cancer | Neck swelling and difficulty swallowing | GoiterThyroiditisEnlarged lymph nodes from infection |
Having your cancer misdiagnosed for a less severe medical condition effectively delays any and all necessary treatments needed. In this example that we’ll provide, having cervical cancer dismissed as uterine fibroids has led to the worst consequence imaginable. Cancer lawyers can help your family get justice for such tragic events.
Sue on Your Behalf When Your Cancer Was Diagnosed Late
In a recent study, it was found that missed cancer diagnoses often stem from errors made by primary physicians. These common errors include:
- Inaccurate diagnosis of symptoms and test results
- Failure to order necessary test procedures
- Failure to refer patients to respective specialists
When considering different types of cancers, various standard screening tests are available for at-risk individuals. These screening tests guide medical providers when investigating and diagnosing a patient’s well-being. Providers that perform poorly based on set standards for care are held liable by cancer lawyers.
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What are the Rights of Cancer Patients?
You have specific rights as a cancer patient that protect your autonomy, confidentiality, and ability to receive care. Key rights include:
- Right to Informed Consent: You have the right to be informed about and consent to your treatment options before you are treated.
- Privacy of Health Information: Your medical records are protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Non-Discrimination: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) stipulates that you cannot be discriminated against at your job based on your cancer diagnosis.
Compensation Recovery
If medical negligence, such as a doctor failing to order appropriate tests or providing an inadequately late diagnosis, contributed to the advancement of your cancer, you may be entitled to compensation recovery. Experienced cancer misdiagnosis lawyers at the Porter Law Group can help you pursue damages to cover the far-reaching impacts of this preventable oversight.
Specifically, you may secure compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering that would have been reduced with an earlier cancer diagnosis. This includes past treatment costs, ongoing care expenses, future rehabilitation needs, wages lost from time off work during prolonged treatment, diminished earning capacity due to cancer’s lasting impacts, as well as physical and emotional distress that proper testing and action could have made less severe.
No dollar value can make up for the trauma of dealing with later-stage cancer because of clinical oversights. However, securing compensation can alleviate the financial toll to help you and your family focus energy on healing.
Late Cancer Diagnosis or Other Cancer Errors
At the Porter Law Group, our team of proven medical malpractice lawyers delivers ideal results. We take pride in helping families rebuild after unfavorable circumstances. We operate on a contingency basis – meaning you do not need to pay us anything unless we win your case. Through this approach, we can better support families during their times of need.
If you or a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice, please reach out to us for a non-obligatory free case evaluation. You can also contact us at 833-PORTER9 or info@porterlawteam.com to schedule a consultation.
