Having a cancer misdiagnosis is a subject VERY close to my heart. In 2015, my friend Erica went to her GP for some tests. Only to be told she had nothing to worry about and that her smear test came back negative. A few months went by and she still didn’t feel right so went to another GP who did further tests. However, this test came back to say she had stage 4 cervical cancer. Apparently it’s one that can’t always picked up on smear tests! A long and very sad story later, she passed away. After almost 3 years of suffering at just 25 years old. Leaving behind her 3 year old daughter Eva.
Then on 23rd September 2019, one of my oldest friends Kerry, who had being dealing with it for over 10 years also passed away suddenly. Almost her entire life she had been in and out of hospital having tests and operations. She had bowel cancer which then moved on to the liver and then her lungs. Kerry battled through everyday, never moaning or feeling sorry for herself. At least i know she isn’t in pain anymore. The turn out for her service was amazing!
Two amazing women who make me proud to ay they were dear friends. People i still look up to now and think about often. Women who did so much for others and would brighten up a room with the sound of their laugh and the size of their smiles. I feel blessed to have known them both.
Cancer Research UK
People being misdiagnosed with cancer, unfortunately isn’t that uncommon at all. Even with all the research and technology we have available. Whether you have skin cancer, bowel cancer – or any of the many other varieties, a misdiagnosis can be deadly.
There is an increasing focus on NHS staff detecting it quickly and preventing it from spreading untreated. NHS cuts, combined with the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic, means there’s a backlog of testing.
What is cancer misdiagnosis?
Unfortunately, mistakes can happen when diagnosing cancer. There can be testing errors. Errors in making the right diagnosis, and results can be mislaid or delayed. A Cancer Research UK report from 2014 found that that almost half of cancers are diagnosed late in England.
A delay in diagnosing this disease can result in it spreading. Making the treatment far more challenging. Reducing the chances of success or an opportunity to treat it might be missed completely. Delays can lead to reduced life expectancy. Or, in the worst cases, the delays can lead to death before any treatment.
Alternatively, cancer can be diagnosed incorrectly. When you’re not suffering from the disease at all, which inflicts stress on the patient. Often leading to depression and anxiety.
What types of cancer can I make a misdiagnosis claim for?
You can claim for the misdiagnosis of most cancers, including:
- Breast cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Skin cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Cervical cancer and
- Many others
How much compensation will I get for making a cancer misdiagnosis claim?
The amount you receive will depend on how much difference an earlier diagnosis would have made, and whether earlier treatment would have made a difference to the outcome.
What should I do if I have been misdiagnosed or have received a late cancer diagnosis?
If you’ve been affected by a late or missed skin cancer diagnosis, contact a specialist solicitor with plenty of experience in handling medical negligence claims. Get in touch as soon as you can to start your claim as there is a strict three-year time limit in the UK for claiming compensation.
Thompsons Solicitors has a team of specialist medical negligence lawyers with experience in handling cancer misdiagnosis claims. You can contact them on 0800 0 224 224 to discuss your case. Your health and wellness should be your main priority.
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