Cancer compensation claims
If something goes wrong with your cancer treatment, or with the diagnosis, you might have a compensation claim for medical negligence.
Cancer medical negligence claims
The key to successful cancer treatment is often in catching the disease early. It can be hard to spot, but there are various signs and symptoms which doctors should investigate quickly. If your condition is misdiagnosed, or you suffer a delayed diagnosis, the consequences can be devastating. If you feel your treatment was below standard, our medical negligence specialists can help you move forward.
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We work on a no win, no fee basis, so there’s no need to worry about costs. Plus, our specialist solicitors provide an initial free assessment of your claim.
Examples of cancer medical negligence claims
There are a range of ways in which mistakes can be made, including:
- delayed diagnosis of cancer
- delayed referral to a specialist or to the incorrect specialist
- delayed investigation following tests for cancer
- misinterpretation of a biopsy for cancer
- misinterpretation of a scan for cancer
- misinterpretation of a smear for cancer
- misdiagnosis of cancer
- delayed treatment of cancer or failure to provide the correct treatment.
Over the years, our specialist solicitors have successfully advised on claims relating to many different types of cancer, including:
- blood cancer
- bowel cancer
- brain tumours
- breast cancer
- cervical cancer
- endometrial cancer
- lung cancer
- ovarian cancer
- prostate cancer
- skin cancer
- tumours of the throat, neck, nose and sinuses
How a compensation claim can help
You may feel very worried about the future for yourself and your family. You could be entitled to financial compensation which can help to take the pressure off at a very stressful time. Plus, you may have lasting complications, require ongoing treatment or need additional surgery in the future. Financial compensation could help provide security and stability for the future, including provision for your care requirements.
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Different types of cancer have different symptoms. However, there are certain warning signs that GPs should recognise and act upon (often by referring the patient to a specialist).
Examples of common symptoms include:
- Fast growing lumps
- A persistent cough for more than three weeks, chest pain and breathlessness
- Changes in bowel habits, such as seeing blood in your stools and experiencing consistent bloating or diarrhoea/constipation
- Changing appearance of moles in terms of shape, size and colour
- Sudden weight loss without another reason.
Many types of cancer can display symptoms which are similar to other conditions which are not cancerous. Unfortunately, this can result in the misdiagnosis of cancer.
Examples include:
· Breast cancer – can be confused with benign lumps and other inflammatory breast conditions
· Bowel cancer – can be mistaken for conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
· Lung cancer – can be confused with other infections such as pneumonia or bronchitis
· Pancreatic cancer – can be mistaken as pancreatitis (i.e. an inflammatory disease).
It may be possible to bring a claim on behalf of a deceased relative who has suffered from medical negligence. The family of the deceased need to apply for a Grant of Probate which is issued by the local Probate Registry.
If the deceased did not leave a will, the person granted Probate is called an ‘Administrator’. However, if a will is in place, the person is called an ‘Executor’ instead. Regardless of the title, both an ‘Administrator’ and an ‘Executor’ can pursue claims on behalf of all Dependants of the deceased within the relevant Limitation period.
