Failure to Diagnose Cancer

When a Doctor Fails to Diagnose Cancer …

The sooner cancer is diagnosed, the better chance the patient has to recover. When a doctor or medical laboratory fails to see the signs of cancer, that can mean extensive surgery and treatment or a premature death. If a physician's cancer misdiagnosis harmed you or a loved one, talk to an experienced medical malpractice lawyer at the O'Connor, Parsons & Lane L.L.C. law firm in Westfield and Chatham, New Jersey.

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A doctor is not responsible for a patient having cancer. A doctor can be responsible, however, for cancer misdiagnosis and the consequences of cancer misdiagnosis.

• A delayed diagnosis of cancer can make a difficult situation far, far worse. Cancer caught early can often be removed and the patient can live a long life. A delayed diagnosis can require more serious and invasive surgery, a long recovery, and extensive, painful chemotherapy.
• Having cancer is difficult, but knowing that a cancer misdiagnosis was responsible for increased risk can add to the emotional impact. The doctor should be held responsible for the increased anxiety caused by the increased risk to life.
• Failure to diagnose skin cancer can allow the cancer to go deeper into the body and affect other organs and tissues. If a doctor ignores the signs of skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma, melanoma), a patient's life can be in danger.
• Men over age 50 are encouraged to have PSA tests for prostate cancer, but if the doctor misreads the test results, the cancer cannot be dealt with quickly before it becomes dangerous.
• Was your cancer misdiagnosis the result of a medical laboratory mistake or hospital malpractice? Our attorneys know how to investigate medical matters.
• The medical experts agree: The earlier cancer is diagnosed and treated, the better chance the patient has to recover and live a normal life. If you had a delayed breast cancer diagnosis or if your doctored failed to diagnose colon cancer, talk to a medical malpractice lawyer about a physician mistake.

At the O'Connor, Parsons & Lane L.L.C. law firm in Westfield and Chatham, New Jersey, you can count on responsive attorneys who provide the attention and experience your case needs. Contact us now! The sooner we talk to you, the sooner we can take action on your behalf.

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