Medical Malpractice: Delayed Cancer Diagnosis

    /24-7PressRelease/ - DESOTO, TX, August 02, 2008 - A cancer diagnosis is unthinkable. When you hear the word "cancer," your mind may race as you imagine the worst case scenario. You hope that the cancer is still at a manageable or treatable stage and is localized to one area. You wonder how long cancer cells have been invading your body.

For some cancer patients, a diagnosis may be too late to destroy all cancer cells, and the chances of remission slim. If you or a loved one was diagnosed with an invasive cancer spread that may be beyond the reach of treatment, you've still got hope on your side.

The Effects of a Delayed Diagnosis

For those diagnosed with Stage III or Stage IV cancer, the first thing that comes to mind is, "why wasn't my cancer caught earlier?" Unfortunately, late diagnosis is more common than many physicians may admit. No matter what type of cancer may be affecting the body — breast, lymphatic, ovarian, skin, uterine, testicular, and others — it is a fact that the earlier the disease is discovered, the better a patient's chance at beating the disease. While miracles happen every day, and many cancer diagnoses are not terminal sentences, delayed cancer discover puts lives at risk. Doctors who ignore or miss symptoms of cancer cause irreparable harm. A delay in diagnosis may not only mean a significantly more expensive treatment plan, it may actually mean losing the fight against cancer.

The Benefits of Legal Action

Medical malpractice attorneys take on the fight against negligent medical professionals whose oversights cost families cherished time with their loved ones. From focused investigations to medical experts and legal research, an experienced medical malpractice attorney team can help your family get answers. If you think you or someone in your family may be the victim of medical malpractice, talk to a skilled Texas attorney right away.

Choosing a Medical Malpractice Attorney

If you suspect a cancer diagnosis could have been made sooner, and you or a loved one suffered due to failure to diagnose cancer, a lawyer can give you information on your legal rights. You may be entitled to compensation for cancer treatment costs, pain and suffering, wrongful death, and more. For help choosing the right lawyer, talk to family and friends, ask around your community, and make sure you ask questions when narrowing your list of medical malpractice attorneys.

To find out more about delayed cancer diagnosis and other medical malpractice issues, please contact Polewski & Associates in DeSoto, Texas today.

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