Medical Mistakes Resulting in Cancer Misdiagnosis

Some of the mistakes that a doctor may make in screening for cancer include:

• Failure to understand or notice the nature of a patient's complaints.
  
• Failure to order the proper test, such as a mammogram or PSA test.
  
• Failure to properly read or interpret test results.
  
• Failure to refer a patient to a specialist for further testing.
  
• Failure to note that a patient’s family history increases the risk of a particular type of cancer.
  
• Failure to notice a mass or mistaking a malignant mass for one that is benign.
  
• Failure to run routine tests, such as a prostrate screening for males over age fifty.
  
• Failure to test one who is at risk, because of age or ethnicity. For example, African-American males are at increased risk of prostrate cancer and need screening tests from the age of forty.
  
• Failure to follow-up with a patient if cancer should be suspected.

Sometimes, the reason for delayed cancer diagnosis is not the fault of a physician. You need to take care of your own health and get medical check-ups.

If you have discomfort, pain, an unusual lump or mass, or other health concerns, be sure to tell your doctor. Also, let your physician know about any family or personal history of cancer. If you believe that you are not being adequately screened for cancer risks, then you should express this concern to your physician. Never be afraid to seek a second opinion, if you think that one is required.

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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