CLAIMING FOR CANCER MISDIAGNOSIS

You may have grounds for a cancer misdiagnosis claim if you’ve experienced:

• Persistent symptoms that were dismissed or ignored
• Clear abnormalities on scans that weren’t acted upon
• Delays in receiving test results or specialist referrals
• A cancer diagnosis that came much later than it should have
• A significant change in prognosis due to delayed treatment
• Symptoms that were misattributed to other conditions
• Test results that were incorrectly interpreted
• Lack of proper follow-up care after concerning findings

Being aware of these warning signs can help you understand whether you may have been a victim of medical negligence.

The impact of a delayed or missed cancer diagnosis can be severe, affecting both your physical health and emotional wellbeing.

Late diagnosis can mean the difference between treatable early-stage cancer and advanced disease requiring more aggressive treatment, or in the worst cases, becoming terminal. The emotional toll on patients and their families can be profound and long-lasting.

Compensation for cancer misdiagnosis claims is calculated based on the specific impact the negligence has had on your life. This includes general damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenity, which compensates you for the physical and emotional impact of the delayed or missed diagnosis, including any reduced life expectancy or worsened prognosis.

You can also claim special damages to cover financial losses such as additional medical treatment costs, medications, care and support needs, travel expenses to medical appointments, loss of earnings if you’ve been unable to work, and necessary home adaptations.

Every case is unique, so the compensation amount varies significantly depending on the type of cancer, the stage at diagnosis versus when it should have been diagnosed and the impact on your prognosis and quality of life.

Generally, you have three years from the date you became aware that negligence may have occurred to make a medical negligence claim.

However, it’s best to seek legal advice as soon as possible to ensure your claim is handled promptly and evidence is preserved.

Every case is unique, and our approach is tailored to your specific circumstances. We work with leading medical experts to thoroughly investigate what went wrong and establish whether the care you received fell below acceptable standards.

OUR APPROACH INCLUDES:

• Obtaining and reviewing all relevant medical records
• Consulting with independent cancer specialists
• Establishing a clear timeline of events
• Identifying where the standard of care was breached
• Securing expert medical evidence to support your claim
• Assessing the impact on your prognosis and treatment options
• Urgently arranging condition and prognosis reports once liability is admitted