A Proven Failure To Diagnose Cancer Attorney
The key to fighting cancer is to detect it early. However, cancer symptoms can look like a lot of other conditions, especially to the untrained eye. Proper testing is essential. Failure to diagnose cancer can result in its spreading to the rest of the body. Once cancer spreads, a patient’s chance for survival drops considerably.
If you or a loved one has been injured because of a failure to diagnose cancer, the knowledgeable team at The Melvin Law Firm, can offer you sound advice and zealous representation. You can schedule your free consultation now by contacting us today to find out more from an experienced lawyer. You can call 252-321-0088 to schedule your free consultation.
Missed Tests Can Lead To Delayed Diagnoses Or Misdiagnosed Cancer
Often cancer is not diagnosed because the doctor does not order the tests that would detect it. Common tests include an MRI, a PSA test (for prostate), and a mammogram. Sometimes, the doctor will run the test, but the radiologist will misread the film. Even if the right test is ordered and read correctly, the doctor must still follow up with the correct treatment. At best, mistakes like these can lengthen the time it will take to fight the disease. At worst, to misdiagnose breast cancer or any cancer can be fatal.
We have handled misdiagnosis of cancer cases that involved:
- Breast cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Lung cancer
- Cervical cancer
- The death of a loved one
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Medical malpractice cases are often complex. These cases require not only knowledge of the law but also knowledge of the medicine involved. Our firm has been helping victims of medical malpractice for over a decade. Contact an attorney at The Melvin Law Firm. We can help you bring closure in this difficult time.
Call us now at 252-321-0088. We are also available by email.