Cancer claims

The treatment of cancer has advanced dramatically over recent years, with many forms of the disease now having record survival rates. The diagnosis is always devastating but detecting cancer at an early stage and prompt referral for treatment are often crucial to a successful outcome for the patient.

Delays in diagnosis do occur and our solicitors have advised in relation to many cancer compensation claims. The types of cases that we see involving a delayed diagnosis of cancer include:

• GPs not revisiting their original diagnosis and re assessing when symptoms continue
• failure to refer for investigations
• referral to wrong specialists
• delay in arranging tests / treatment
• wrong reporting of scans or test results
• failure to act upon abnormal test results.

Cancers vary considerably in their nature and treatment but any delay in diagnosis and treatment can be alarming for the patient and their family. Whenever delays occur, there is understandably increased anxiety and a fear of the worst.

Penningtons Manches Cooper's experienced team can advise in relation to a wide range of claims.