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Misdiagnosis is a form of medical malpractice that can be something of little consequence, or something that causes debilitating injuries or death. Most of this depends on the virulence of the ailment that is misdiagnosed. This is why misdiagnosis of an aggressive cancer is especially harmful for patients.
For many aggressive cancers, the key to a cure is early detection. Thus, if a doctor sends a patient who has cancer home with a clean bill of health, it is possible that he or she will no longer have a viable treatment option when the cancer is finally detected later on. If you or someone you love has been seriously injured by a negligent doctor who failed to diagnose cancer, contact the St. Petersburg medical malpractice lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. by calling 800-931-4369 today.
There are a number of mistakes that doctors or dentists may make when it comes to diagnosing cancer. Some of these mistakes include:
- Diagnosing the cancer as another illness with similar symptoms
- Identifying a malignant tumor as benign
- Failing to send a patient to a specialist when there is doubt about the diagnosis
- A botched biopsy procedure in which the cancer was not spotted
Many people seek out second opinions after a cancer diagnosis, but it may be wise to go to another doctor if you suspect that your doctor has failed to diagnose this serious condition.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of cancer misdiagnosis, contact the St. Petersburg medical malpractice lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. by calling 800-931-4369 today.