Delayed Cancer Diagnosis Negligence

The diagnosis of cancer is always a devastating time for both the patient and their family. However, the news can be even more distressing if there has been a delay in the diagnosis of a patient’s illness.

The delay in cancer diagnosis can be caused by a GP failing to refer a patient to hospital for investigation, or a hospital can be at fault by failing to carry out appropriate tests, follow up test results or correctly report x-rays and scans. A late diagnosis of cancer can mean that a person’s prospects of recovery are reduced, or the treatment that they need is more extensive than if their condition had been recognised sooner.

Why choose our clinical negligence team?

• Your needs are put first – we can visit you at home or in hospital if that is more convenient
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• You can trust our lawyers to be sensitive, empathetic and considerate to you and your family
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Claims relating to a delay in cancer diagnosis

We have considerable experience in dealing with medical negligence claims arising from delay in diagnosis of cancer.

These include achieving compensation for bone cancer, brain tumour, bowel/colorectal cancer, breast cancer, liver cancer, lung cancer, oral/mouth cancer, testicular cancer and spinal tumour. Whether your illness has worsened due to incorrect treatment, or your GP has failed to refer you for further investigation – our combined expertise means you’re in good hands.

We have handled many cancer compensation claims and understand the added emotional strain of a late diagnosis.

Call us now on 0330 100 1014 to see how we can help you with your medical negligence claim.