Failure to Diagnose Cancer
Failure to Diagnose Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, or Ovarian Cancer Can Drastically Reduce the Likelihood of Recovery
If your cancer is harder to treat because your doctor failed to diagnose it early enough, you may have a claim for damages. Contact Patton Law Practice for a free initial consultation with one of our attorneys for immediate assistance.
While it is common knowledge that early detection of cancer, especially breast cancer, increases the chances of a complete recovery, physicians do sometimes fail to diagnose it as soon as they should have. They are often responsible for the wrongful deaths of their patients--women in particular--who did not receive timely diagnosis and treatment. This can be true for cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, or any other type of cancer.
According the American Family Physician, a peer review journal:
“… Physician delay is responsible for some of the morbidity of breast cancer among women. Treatment delays may result from misinterpretation or misuse of tests. Most often, physician delay results from a decision that a mass is benign without appropriate testing. Early detection of breast cancer increases the chances for complete recovery.
Contact Patton Law Practice for Assistance
If you or someone you loved has suffered due to a failure to diagnose, or misdiagnosis of cancer of any kind, due to medical negligence, contact the lawyers of Patton Law Practice for more information and assistance.
With our main office located in Scottsdale, Arizona, we work with clients throughout Arizona and California. We can make arrangements to meet with our California clients in the Los Angeles or San Diego areas. Whether you live in Flagstaff, La Jolla, or Sun City Grand, we want to help you. Call today.
