Medical technology has made the timely and accurate diagnosis of many forms of cancer possible. When doctors are negligent in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, patients are left to suffer when the disease may have been treatable.
If you or a loved one has suffered due to cancer misdiagnosis, the attorneys at Eisenberg, Rothweiler, Winkler, Eisenberg & Jeck, P.C., are here to stand up for your rights.
Contact us today to speak with an experienced Philadelphia cancer misdiagnosis lawyer.
Missed Cancer Diagnosis or Delayed Cancer Diagnosis
In handling a cancer misdiagnosis case, we must consider why and how the cancer was not properly diagnosed, and what damages you have suffered because of misdiagnosis.
When doctors fail to promptly diagnose cancer, patients can suffer needlessly. All too often, cancer misdiagnosis results in wrongful death.
The major causes of missed or delayed cancer diagnosis can include:
- Improper sampling of blood and tissue
- Incorrect reading of laboratory tests
- A medical professional's failure to order proper testing
- Failure to recognize and respond to symptoms of cancer
- Mistaking cancer for another benign condition
- Failure to recommend proper cancer screening tests in accordance with medical protocol
The early detection and treatment of cancer greatly increases one's chances of survival. With many common cancers — such as breast cancer, colon and colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, and lung cancer — early diagnosis is crucial to a good prognosis. Conversely, patients who are not properly diagnosed early may require more invasive and expensive treatments and have a lower chance of survival.
Our attorneys can help you seek compensation for many of the hardships you have faced due to cancer misdiagnosis, including past and future medical expenses, lost income, and compensation for your pain and suffering, diminished quality of life or reduced life span, disability, and more.
False Cancer Diagnosis
Cancer misdiagnosis can occur when a doctor mistakenly informs a healthy patient that he or she has cancer. In this case, a patient may undergo unnecessary medical testing, disfiguring surgery, needless chemotherapy and radiation treatment, and more. This unnecessary treatment may cause serious injury, pain and suffering, and even death. Negligent medical professionals responsible for cancer misdiagnosis can be held accountable for your injuries and suffering.
Call Today for a Free Consultation
If you or a loved one has suffered due to the misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of cancer, we are here to help. Contact us today to speak with a knowledgeable Philadelphia, Boston or New Jersey medical malpractice attorney. We offer free initial consultations and handle cases on a contingency fee basis — you won't have to pay us unless we get results for you.
