A new report by the BBC has emphasised just how important it is to diagnose cancer as promptly as possible.
The recent death of a woman from pancreatic cancer who had pursued a diagnosis for five years highlights the need for early recognition in particular of those cancers which are hardest to treat.
This includes lung cancer, oesophageal cancer as well as cancer of the liver, brain, pancreas and stomach.
Late diagnosis of these cancers is associated with a poor long-term outcome and high mortality rate.
If cancer is not diagnosed until the patient has reached Stage 4 of the disease, by which time it has started to spread to elsewhere in the body, treatment is likely to be more aggressive and less successful.
If an avoidable delay in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer is due to negligent medical care, the patient or their loved ones may be able to make a claim for compensation.
Speak to a legal specialist
If you or a loved one are facing the impact of delayed diagnosis of cancer, contact Glynns Solicitors to discuss the suitability of making a claim.
We are a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with long-standing experience and wide-ranging expertise in this specialised field of law. Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about your situation.
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