The term “failure to diagnose” refers to all medical malpractices, including negligence, misdiagnosis, failure to provide necessary treatment, and delay in offering treatment to a patient. The law requires the medical practitioner to be held liable and legal action should be taken against him/her.
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in our nation and professionalism should be observed when it comes to diagnosing and treating it. However, cases of misdiagnosis have been on the rise in the recent years due to errors made by medical practitioners.
Some mistakes and errors include:
•Poor testing methods and procedures
• Failure to properly access the patient’s conditions and make
follow ups
• Lack of quality machines to carry out scans and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Due to the above errors and malpractices the following consequences arise;
• Patients are exposed to greater risks as cancer continually grows
into more advanced and deadly stages
• Patients’ prognosis is affected
• More complex methods of treatment are required at advanced stages
• It becomes costly to treat cancer at its advanced stages
• At the extreme points, these errors can lead to death
Let’s now look at some of the common types of cancer diseases and
their symptoms.
1.Ovarian cancer
• Frequent urination
• Lack of eating appetite
• Abdominal pains
• Back pains
• Irregular menstruation
• Painful sexual intercourse
• Indigestion and constipation
2.Breast cancer
• Enlargement of one breast
• Retraction of the nipple and nipple discharge
• Dimpling of the breast surface
• Breast lumps and pains
• Vaginal pains
• Enlarged lymph nodes in the armpit
• Vivid veins on the breast
3.Lung cancer
• Shortness of breath
• Persistent coughing
• Wheezing
• Hoarseness in voice
• Chronic fatigue
• Edema
• Fever
• Lung infections
• Chest pains
4.Pancreatic cancer
• Abdominal and back pains
• Weight loss due to low appetite
• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Jaundice
• Dark urine
• Continuous thirst
5.Stomach cancer (also known as gastric cancer)
• fullness in the stomach
• dark stool
• bloody vomit
• poor health and weakness
• nausea
• weight loss
6.Prostate cancer
• Frequent burning urination
• Difficult starting urine flow
• Blood in urine
• Sexual dysfunction
• Pains around the prostate gland
7.Cervical cancer
• Vaginal bleeding
• Smelly vaginal discharge
• Pelvic or back pains
• Painful sexual intercourse
• Problems urinating and defecating
• Swelling of the legs
8.Liver cancer
• Abdominal pains
• Jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes)
• Easy bruising and bleeding
• Tenderness of abdomen
If you or someone you know has these symptoms, be sure to call and schedule an appointment with a trusted and reliable medical practitioner. Bryan Caulfield offers proven trial experience and knows how to handle your medical malpractice lawsuit. He is available 24/7 and is pleased to offer consultations in Bradenton, Lakeland, Sarasota and Seminole. For a free and immediate consultation with medical malpractice attorney Bryan Caulfield, call him at 1-800-535-2529 or contact Bryan online.