Breast Cancer
Breast cancer can cause various symptoms. It can affect men as well as women, but it is most common in women.
Common symptoms associated with breast cancer are:
- New lump or mass in the breast.
- Changes in breast size or shape, or on the skin of the breast(s).
- Nipple changes.
- Breast pain or discomfort, or changes in breast sensation.
- Swelling or new lump in the underarm area.
- Unexplained weight loss.
Depending on the type and stage of breast cancer when it is diagnosed, and whether HER2 protein is present, you may need surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormone therapy, or immunotherapy. Early detection, timely intervention, and access to appropriate treatments can improve your outcome and quality of life if you have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Unfortunately, sometimes a diagnosis of breast cancer is delayed or missed. This can mean that the cancer spreads and can lead to you needing more treatment or having worsening symptoms. It can also mean that it is no longer possible to cure the cancer. If breast cancer is not diagnosed and treated early enough, it can sadly lead to the death of a loved one.
We can help you if you are concerned about:
- A delay in diagnosis of cancer if GPs or other doctors have failed to refer you or a loved one for investigations after you have complained of symptoms of cancer.
- A missed diagnosis of cancer despite signs, symptoms and test results.
- Failures to perform the correct tests to diagnose cancer.
- Failures to properly report test results, scans, or mammograms.
- Failure to treat the cancer properly, or a delay in treatment.
Should you make a claim?
The impact that a delayed or missed diagnosis of breast cancer can have on you and your family can be devastating. You may not know what to do or where to turn. We are here to support you and listen to your concerns.
We specialise in claims involving delayed or missed diagnosis of breast cancer, and you will have our specialist expertise and support every step of the way. We will help you to understand what happened, and we can also help you to obtain compensation for treatment, care, lost wages, pain and suffering, and any other losses you have experienced because of your injuries.
Contact Us Today
If you or a loved one are concerned about the standard of care provided in relation to a diagnosis of cancer, or cancer treatment, our specialist cancer lawyers are here to help.
Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation.
How we will help you.
We are specialists in claims involving breast cancer and have succeeded in many difficult claims that other solicitors have turned down. We have obtained compensation for our clients in cases involving misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, or inadequate treatment of cancer.
We will listen to you and make sure that all aspects of your case are considered, so that we can ensure that you will achieve the best possible outcome. You will be looked after by one of our breast cancer specialist solicitors from day one until the end of your case.
Client Stories
Delay in diagnosing Breast Cancer results in pulmonary embolism
GP delay in diagnosing Breast Cancer results in cancer spreading to the bone and hospital administers the wrong chemotherapy drug resulting in pulmonary embolism.
Delay in diagnosing Breast Cancer results in pulmonary embolism
Our client Ms B had a family history of breast cancer. Her mother and aunt (on her mother’s side) had been diagnosed with breast cancer, and a maternal was being monitored for breast symptoms.
In January, she complained to her GP about right hip pain. She was referred for an x-ray of the pelvis, which was normal. She was given painkillers. She saw another GP in February who thought that the pain seemed much worse than would be expected for a minor injury, but our client was told to carry on taking painkillers.
She reported that the pain had spread to her left hip, abdomen, and chest in March. She was told that it was muscular pain and was referred for physio. She had physiotherapy in May, but it did not help. She developed pain in her left shoulder.
Our client saw her GP again later in May, and again in June because she was in agony. She was told that it might be fibromyalgia and was referred to rheumatology.
A couple of weeks later, Ms B had a minor bump to her left arm, but it was so painful that she went to A&E. She was told that she had fractured her left humerus (bone between the shoulder and elbow). The fracture was caused by cancer growing in the bone.
Moosa Duke Solicitors are an experienced team of specialist clinical negligence solicitors and specialise in cases involving orthopaedic care. Please call us for a no-obligation discussion on 01162547456 or email us at enquiries@moosaduke.com.
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Disclaimer
1. Complexity
All Medical negligence claims can be complex and require experienced medical negligence lawyers. This will help ensure that your claim is expertly investigated by lawyers with a proven track record of success.
2. Independent
Independent medical evidence will be required to establish liability.
3. General Information
The medical and legal information on this website is for illustrative purposes only. It is not medical or legal advice. Every circumstance is different. You must obtain medical and legal advice specific to your circumstances.
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