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Ohio Failure to Diagnose Cancer Lawyers
Strong advocacy when delayed diagnosis of diseases causes pain and death in Ohio
There are many treatments for cancer that can help save or lengthen lives. Those treatments cannot work if they’re not provided. They won’t be provided if the diagnosis of cancer is delayed. At Crandall & Pera Law, we work with oncologists and other cancer professionals to show your diagnosis (or the diagnosis of a family member) was delayed – and that the delay prevented helpful treatments from being provided. Our Clevland failure to diagnose cancer lawyers have a combined 50 years of experience holding doctors and other health professionals liable for medical malpractice. We demand full compensation for all your financial and personal damages. We’ve helped many medical malpractice patients obtain strong recoveries.
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Table of Contents
- What are the symptoms of cancer?
- What types of cancer are misdiagnosed in Ohio?
- How do doctors diagnose cancer in Ohio?
- Why do doctors delay a cancer diagnosis?
- Why is a delayed diagnosis of cancer so dangerous?
- Who is responsible for delays in the diagnosis of cancer?
- How much is my case worth in Ohio?
- Do you have an Ohio lawyer near me who can handle my cancer malpractice case?
What are the symptoms of cancer?
According to the Mayo Clinic, “Cancer refers to any one of a large number of diseases characterized by the development of abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably and have the ability to infiltrate and destroy normal body tissue.” Cancer causes more than 600,000 deaths each year. The disease is the second leading cause of death in America after heart disease. The good news is that the survival rates for cancer are improving – especially if medical providers make a timely and proper diagnosis.
Some of the common signs and symptoms of cancer (the actual symptoms vary depending on the type of cancer) include:
- Tiredness
- A “lump or thickening that can be felt under the skin”
- Weight loss or weight gain
- Changes of the skin such as redness, yellowing, or darkening – and sores that won’t heal
- Changes to moles are another symptom of cancer.
- Bowel and bladder changes
- Difficulty swallowing
- Hoarseness
- Bleeding or bruising that can’t be explained
- “Persistent indigestion or discomfort after eating”
- “Persistent, unexplained muscle or joint pain”
- “Persistent, unexplained fevers or night sweats”
What types of cancer are misdiagnosed in Ohio?
Any delay in the diagnosis of cancer can be fatal or catastrophic. At Crandall & Pera Law, we handle all types of medical malpractice cases involving any type of cancer, including:
- Breast cancer
- Lung cancer
- Colon/colorectal cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Childhood cancer
- Skin cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Thyroid cancer
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Uterine cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Glioblastoma
- Ewing sarcoma
- Kaposi sarcoma
- Thyroid cancer
- Anal cancer
How do doctors diagnose cancer in Ohio?
Our Ohio failure to diagnose cancer lawyers review what diagnostic tests your doctors ordered or failed to order. Some of the common tests for determining if a patient has cancer and the type of cancer include:
- A physical exam. Your physician will feel certain parts of your body for lumps that may be a symptom of cancer. Your doctor will also look for changes in skin color, enlargements of an organ, or other abnormalities that indicate you have cancer.
- Laboratory tests. These tests include blood tests and urine tests. One common test is a blood count test that looks to see if you have a high number of white blood cells.
- Imaging tests. CT scans, bone scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, X-rays, and positron emission tomography (PET) scans help diagnose cancer in your bones and internal organs.
- Biopsies. These tests involve the collection of sample cells that are tested in a laboratory to determine if you have cancer. Using a microscope, lab technicians will look to see if the cells vary in size and look less orderly/organized than they should.
Why do doctors delay a cancer diagnosis?
Generally, medical malpractice involving a cancer diagnosis includes:
- Failing to timely diagnose cancer based on the patient’s systems, risk factors, symptoms, and screenings
- Making an incorrect diagnosis, such as diagnosing the wrong type of cancer or diagnosing someone with cancer instead of another disease
Our Ohio failure to diagnose cancer lawyers work with oncologists and other medical professionals to determine that a proper and timely diagnosis was delayed, why the delay occurred, who should be held accountable for medical malpractice, and what compensation survivors and the families of loved ones should receive.
Some of the reasons why a timely and proper diagnosis isn’t made – and why your healthcare providers should be held accountable include failing to:
- Recommend and provide standard screenings for cancer, such as screenings for ovarian cancer and colon cancer
- Listen to a patient’s complaints
- Fully review a patient’s symptoms
- Order the proper tests based on the patient’s medical history, risk factors, symptoms, oral examination, and physical examination
- Refer the patient to an oncologist or another cancer specialist
- Read and understand the diagnostic test results
- Share the diagnostic test results with the patient’s or the patient’s other doctors
- Order the proper cancer treatments based on the test results
- Recognize a tumor
- Observe a cancerous lesion
- Consider a patient’s family history
- Properly collect and handle tissue specimens
Medical malpractice of cancer may also include making a diagnosis of cancer when the patient does not have cancer or delaying treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy to a person with cancer.
Why is a delayed diagnosis of cancer so dangerous?
The type of cancer you have and the stage of its development determine what treatments are used. Cancer is classified into stages I, II, III, and IV, where I is the least serious, and IV is the most serious. The higher the number, the more likely that delays in treatment will be fatal or will cause a lifetime of pain, disability, and suffering.
A delay in the diagnosis of cancer means that the cancer may metastasize (the cancer cells spread to other parts of the body, making them harder or impossible to treat and reducing the odds of survival).
Early diagnosis of cancer often makes a huge difference. Detected cancer at the earliest stage means at least a:
- Five-year survival rate for 90 percent of patients with colorectal cancer
- A five-year survival rate for 90 percent of patients with ovarian cancer
- A five-year survival rate for 60 percent of patients with non-small cell lung cancer
Who is responsible for delays in the diagnosis of cancer?
At Crandall & Pera Law, we file medical malpractice claims against all responsible healthcare professionals, including:
- Oncologists
- Cancer specialists
- Family doctors
- Hospitals
- Lab technicians
- Other responsible healthcare providers
How much is my case worth in Ohio?
Our Ohio medical malpractice lawyers file personal injury claims on behalf of cancer patients and wrongful death claims if a loved one dies due to a delayed diagnosis of cancer. We demand compensation for all of the survivor’s or family’s financial losses and personal damages.
In personal injury claims for survivors, we demand compensation for all your current and future:
- Medical expenses, including medical transport, hospital stays, surgeries, hospice care, doctor visits, all types of therapy, psychological counseling, medications, and other medical expenses
- Lost income, including benefits and disability compensation
- Physical pain and emotional suffering
- Inability to enjoy life’s pleasures
- Loss of bodily function
In wrongful death claims, we demand compensation for:
- The funeral and burial costs
- The loss of income (including an inheritance) your loved one would have provided each family member
- The loss of personal love, guidance, and companionship your loved one would have provided each family member
Do you have an Ohio lawyer near me who can handle my cancer malpractice case?
Crandall & Pera Law represents cancer patients and families when a proper and timely diagnosis is delayed. We have an office conveniently located at 850 Euclid Ave #1122, Cleveland, OH 44114. Our firm also maintains locations in Cincinnati, Columbus, Chesterland and Chagrin Falls. If your cancer prevents you from coming to our office, we can make other arrangements. Our medical malpractice lawyers also discuss cases by phone and through online conversations.
We are happy to answer all your questions, thoroughly review your medical condition, and guide you through the claims process.
Contact our Ohio medical malpractice lawyers now
Delays in the diagnosis of cancer can be deadly or catastrophic. At Crandall & Pera Law, our personal injury and wrongful death lawyers have earned the respect of former clients, insurance companies for health professionals, and lawyers – for our dedication to our clients, our advocacy skills, and our record of results. Call our Ohio failure to diagnose cancer attorneys now, or use our contact form to schedule a free consultation. We handle medical malpractice cases on a contingency fee basis.