Cancer Negligence Claims

Have you or a loved one been affected by the delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis of cancer? Then you could be entitled to make a cancer negligence compensation claim. Our expert medical negligence solicitors are here to support you and pursue your claim getting you the compensation you deserve.

If you or a loved one have not been treated in time or your GP failed to refer you for tests creating a life-threatening situation, we may be able to help you make a cancer negligence claim.

Claiming Cancer Negligence Compensation

According to Cancer Research UK more than 1 in 4 of all UK deaths are caused by cancer, with over 900 new cases being diagnosed in the UK every day. Early diagnosis and treatment are often essential to give the sufferer the best chance of survival. That usually requires your healthcare professional to recognise the signs and symptoms making the appropriate referral for investigations to be carried out and for appropriate treatment to be given.

When you or a loved one have been diagnosed with cancer it can be emotional and distressing for the whole family. In most cases, cancer patients receive excellent care from healthcare professionals and get the treatment they need quickly giving them the best chance of survival.

Unfortunately, there are occasions where healthcare professionals make mistakes and you may not receive the satisfactory care that you deserve. The consequences of for example, delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis of cancer can have a devastating impact on your family. When this happens, you have the right to seek legal advice from medical negligence solicitors to pursue a cancer negligence claim.

By pursuing a cancer medical negligence claim, you’re seeking money to compensate you for the negligence you have received from healthcare professionals.

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Types of Cancer Medical Negligence Claims

There are more than 200 different types of cancer and each type of cancer is diagnosed and treated in a specific way. You do not need a certain type of cancer to be able to proceed with a medical negligence cancer claim. To be able to pursue a claim, our solicitors must be able to prove that negligence that could have been avoided has caused you harm.

Our team of medical negligence experts have handled many cancer negligence claims relating to delayed diagnosis, misdiagnosis, mistreatment and failure to treat of most cancers including:

Breast Cancer Negligence Claims
Lung Cancer Negligence Claims
Bowel Cancer Negligence Claims
Prostate Cancer Negligence Claims
Cervical Cancer Negligence Claims
Skin Cancer Negligence Claims

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Delayed Cancer Diagnosis Claims

The most common compensation claims relating to cancer are when a healthcare professional fails to recognise the symptoms, carry out the correct investigations, or make late diagnosis or referral to a specialist which causes a delay in diagnosis. As a result of this you may need different or more invasive treatment.

For example, a patient may have symptoms of breast cancer which their GP failed to detect the symptoms of early on and therefore, the patient requires chemotherapy as well as surgery. Going through stronger and more grueling treatment could have a negative impact on the patient’s quality of life because the cancer has been allowed to develop and their chances of recovery have reduced.

During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic there were delays to cancer screening and follow-up appointments. For a period of time only people with urgent symptomatic cases were prioritised for diagnosis. The long-term repercussions of this are yet to come to light, but it may seriously affect some individuals who have delayed cancer diagnosis.

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Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims

Misdiagnosis of cancer is where you have incorrectly been diagnosed with cancer. It is assumed the misdiagnosis of cancer is on the rise because some common cancers share similar symptoms with other illnesses. As a consequence of this healthcare professionals occasionally make an incorrect diagnosis. Cancer misdiagnosis can have a huge impact on your health and wellbeing and may cause your symptoms to worsen.

For example, a patient may have been misdiagnosed with cancer and has undergone unnecessary treatment or surgery as a result.

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Claiming Cancer Negligence Compensation on Behalf of Someone Else

Can I make a cancer compensation claim on behalf of someone else? Yes, if a loved one has passed away from cancer due to not receiving adequate care, you could be entitled to compensation. When claiming cancer negligence compensation on behalf of someone else after they’ve passed away, you usually have a 3-year time limit after the date of death to make the claim.

If you would like to make a claim on behalf of a loved one, please contact our medical negligence team on 033 3344 9613. Our solicitors will handle your claim sensitively ensuring you get the answers, apology and compensation you deserve.

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Cancer Negligence Claims

Claiming Cancer Negligence Compensation

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Types of Cancer Medical Negligence Claims

Contact Our Medical Negligence Team

033 3344 9613

Delayed Cancer Diagnosis Claims

Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims

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Claiming Cancer Negligence Compensation on Behalf of Someone Else

Contact Our Medical Negligence Team

033 3344 9613