Cancer Diagnosis Issues
Cancer is a serious medical condition, and proper treatment requires that it be caught soon and diagnosed correctly. A misdiagnosis of cancer, or a late diagnosis of the disease, can have enormous, unwanted side effects, and can even result in death. A late diagnosis or misdiagnosis can have serious repercussions on the rest of your life.
If you or someone you love has experienced a late or improper diagnosis, the doctor who made the prognosis may be guilty of medical malpractice. To talk to a Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyer, contact the attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. by calling 215-238-1130 today
Possible Effects
There are a number of possible effects to a faulty diagnosis of cancer. Some of the most serious are:
- Delayed treatment. If your cancer hasn’t been diagnosed correctly, you may not receive necessary treatment until it is too late. According to a recent study in Britain, around 10,000 people die every year in that country because of late diagnoses.
- More aggressive treatment. If your cancer is not caught at an early stage, treating it may require more aggressive – and more painful – treatment. Chemotherapy and radiation treatment might be prolonged. Invasive surgery which otherwise might not have been needed may be required.
- Financial complications. Longer, more aggressive treatment may end up costing more. Even if you’re insured, the ancillary costs and possible missed work can quickly add up.
Contact Us
A delayed diagnosis or wrong diagnosis can have a huge effect on your life and the lives of the people you love. If you’ve been the victim of negligent cancer treatment, contact the Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. today by calling 215-238-1130.