Importance of Early Diagnosis

Sometimes, physicians fail to properly diagnose cancer in their patients.  In fact, the leading cause of all medical error or medical malpractice lawsuits is the misdiagnosis of cancer. 

Timely detection of cancer is a matter of life and death. 

For example, breast cancer has a 95% survival rate when caught at its earliest stage.  When breast cancer advances to "stage 4,” an individual only has a 7% chance of survival.  Indeed, the key to successful treatment of most types of cancer is early diagnosis.

Other types of common cancers for which early treatment is crucial are cancer of the prostate, cervix, colon, lung, kidney, ovaries, skin, and testicles. 

It is important for your family physician to check for cancers that may pose a greater risk to you, due to your family history, gender, or age.  Most cancer tests are painless.  Regular cancer screening and early diagnosis can greatly  increase your prospects for a long and quality life.

If you feel that you or a loved one has suffered because of failur to properly diagnose cancer, talk with an experienced Michigan cancer misdiagnosis lawyer today.  Please submit a simple, free and confidential legal consultation form now.

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