Breast Cancer Negligence and How to Claim Compensation
Medical negligence in relation to breast cancer can be utterly devastating. If this has affected you or your loved one, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
Confronting breast cancer
According to Cancer Research UK, breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, with over 50,000 new cases being diagnosed each year. The charity identifies almost a quarter of cases as preventable.
Changing this narrative is, understandably, a key focus for every charity, organisation and individual involved in supporting, researching and treating this life-threatening condition and those unfortunate enough to develop it.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Fund raising to support further research; raising awareness of good breast health and the need for regular checks; supporting those who have a diagnosis and their families, all aspects are crucial to minimising the impact of this life-changing illness which devastates families across the UK and the world day after day.
Informing women of the risks and symptoms and encouraging them to attend regular breast screening checks is vital to early diagnosis, treatment and a positive long-term outcome.
Negligent medical care of breast cancer
Competent and timely medical care is also essential. Recognising the possible symptoms, referring for investigation, diagnosing this life-threatening condition and initiating appropriate treatment are all vital.
Negligence on the part of medical professionals in the care pathway for breast cancer can lead to devastating outcomes, allowing time for the cancer to spread and thereby adversely affecting the long-term outcome, causing additional distress for not only the individual affected but their family, too.
Examples of negligent medical care which might cause a delay in treatment and a worse long-term impact for the patient could include the following failings:
- Failing to recognise the possible symptoms
- Delays in making a referral for tests or specialist investigation
- Delays in carrying out necessary tests
- Delays in initiating treatment
- Inappropriate treatment
Claiming compensation
If you think that you or a loved one have suffered negligent care of breast cancer, the first step is to talk to a legal specialist.
They will be able to investigate the quality of your care through analysis of your medical records by the best medical experts. They will be able to advise you as to whether or not you are likely to have a valid claim and explain how to move forward in assessing the impact which this failure of care has had on you and your quality of life.
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