• Cancer Misdiagnosed
• Associated Disease
• Complications Not Diagnosed
• Heart Attack Misdiagnosed
• Over-diagnosed Conditions

Cancer Misdiagnosed

Serious injuries, complications and wrongful deaths caused by cancer misdiagnosis are on the rise in the United States. According to a recent report, approximately twelve percent (12%) of cancer cases are misdiagnosed as a result of poor sampling techniques, reader error and insensitive results. A cancer misdiagnosis can cause serious injury and/or death. Misdiagnosed patients often suffer severe emotional and physical pain and suffering, not to mention financial losses.

Causes of cancer misdiagnosis?

In most cases, a cancer misdiagnosis is caused by the mistakes or wrong-doing of a doctor, hospital or medical professional. This type of negligence can often result in a cancer misdiagnosis. Some of the most commonly reported types of negligence are:

• Failing to identify obvious lumps
• Failing to order proper exams (x-rays, CT scans, MRIs)
• Failing to recognize common signs and symptoms of cancer
• Failing to properly read test results
• Failing to follow up on test results
• Failing to order a biopsy or future tests
• Diagnosing a tumor as benign or mistaking the tumor as an infection or a cyst
• Failing to follow-up with a patient

A cancer misdiagnosis can result in a delay of treatment and can significantly decrease a patient's survival rate as well as causes severe emotional and physical pain and suffering. In some cases of cancer misdiagnosis, the patient may not have cancer at all, but undergoes harsh chemotherapy and/or radiation treatment that may cause severe harm or even death.

If you or a loved one has suffered serious harm due to a cancer misdiagnosis, you may be eligible to file a medical malpractice claim against your hospital or doctor to seek compensation for your losses. Please visit our legal options section to explore your rights. Contact us today for a FREE consultation with a qualified Orlando medical malpractice attorney who can evaluate your case and inform you of your legal options.