Saturday was World Cancer Day, recognising the impact of this devastating condition and aiming to encourage improved ‘prevention, detection and treatment’.
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide.
In the UK, Cancer Research has noted that there are approximately 375,000 new cases of cancer diagnosed every year. Furthermore, they identified that, in 2015, around 38% of cases were preventable.
A diagnosis of cancer is distressing under any circumstances. For diagnosis and treatment to be delayed, causing additional problems and a worse outcome, must be particularly hard.
If a patient suffers a worse outcome from cancer due to negligence on the part of medical professionals, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
Examples of negligent care in relation to cancer may include the following:
• A failure to recognise possible symptoms
• A failure to examine when it would normally be considered appropriate
• A failure to make an appropriate referral
• A delay in arranging treatment
• A misinterpretation of test results or screening
• A failure of safety-netting
Speak to a specialist
If you or a loved one are struggling with the on-going impact of negligent medical care related to cancer, contact Glynns Solicitors, specialists in medical negligence compensation.
Please call us on 0800 234 3300 (or from a mobile 01275 334030) or complete our Online Enquiry Form.
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