Delayed or Missed Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Approximately 40,000 women die annually due to breast cancer. Sadly, some of these deaths are preventable but still come to pass due to the negligence of medical professionals. The failure to diagnose or to timely diagnose breast cancer in a patient can allow the disease to progress beyond the point of treatability, when earlier intervention might have allowed for complete recovery.
If you or your loved has been the victim of medical malpractice in the diagnosis or treatment of breast cancer, a civil lawsuit may be appropriate. You might be able to obtain financial compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages attributable to this lapse in care. Contact the Pennsylvania delayed diagnosis attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511 for a free consultation and to learn more about your legal rights and options.
Misdiagnosing Breast Cancer
Early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer often allows for the eradication of cancer cells within a woman’s body. However, the longer the cancer goes untreated, the more extensive the health problems that it will create. Negligence that leads to misdiagnosis or delayed treatment of breast cancer include the following:
- Failure to locate or identify tumors of the breast
- Failure to properly perform or interpret a mammogram
- Failure to read ultrasound correctly
- Misreading the stage of cancer’s progress
The effects of this medical negligence can be deadly. Breast cancer is the third leading cancer killer in the United States. The failure of a medical professional to promptly diagnose and treat the disease is inexcusable.
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If you or your loved one has been the victim of a cancer misdiagnosis, it is important that you are properly informed about your legal rights. Contact a Pennsylvania wrong diagnosis attorney of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511.