Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer can cause various symptoms; however, in the early stages, it may not cause any symptoms at all. The symptoms can vary based on the stage and type of cancer.
Common symptoms associated with prostate cancer are:
- Bladder problems – frequency of urination, difficulty starting urination, pain during urination.
- Blood in the urine or semen.
- Erectile dysfunction.
- Pain or discomfort in the pelvis or lower back.
- Unintended weight loss.
Depending on the stage of the cancer when it is diagnosed, you may undergo active surveillance, or 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 prostate cancer.
Unfortunately, sometimes a diagnosis of prostate 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 prostate 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 or scans.
- 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 prostate 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 prostate 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.
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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 prostate 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 prostate cancer specialist solicitors from day one until the end of your case.
Client Stories
Delay in Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer Following High PSA Test
A delay in referral for a high PSA result by our client’s GP meant that there was a delay in diagnosing and treating a recurrence of prostate cancer. This led to the spread of the disease and a reduction in our client’s life expectancy.
Delay in Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer Following High PSA Test
A delay in referral for a high PSA result by our client’s GP meant that there was a delay in diagnosing and
treating a recurrence of prostate cancer. This led to the spread of the disease and a reduction in our client’s
life expectancy.
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.
GP’s Failure To Action Abnormal PSA Result Led to Delay Diagnosing Prostate Cancer
Failure by GP meant that our client’s prostate cancer was undiagnosed for 2 years and is now terminal.
GP’s Failure To Action Abnormal PSA Result Led to Delay Diagnosing Prostate Cancer
Our client saw his GP in July and had a routine PSA test. The result of the test was abnormal, but our client was not contacted by his GP and was not informed. Our client did not have any urinary symptoms, or other symptoms that are common to prostate cancer, so he was completely unaware of any issue.
Two years later, in April, our client saw a different GP who requested another PSA test. The result was worse than 2 years earlier. Our client was referred to hospital for more tests, and he was later told that he had prostate cancer.
The cancer had spread outside the prostate, so our client could not have surgery. He had chemotherapy and then radiotherapy. The treatment took around a year to complete after he was diagnosed.
It was not possible to cure the cancer because it had already spread. Our client’s life expectancy has been significantly shortened because of the delay in diagnosing the cancer.
Our client instructed us to investigate a claim for medical negligence against his GP for the failure to action the first abnormal PSA test.
Represented by Gemma Lewis, a Specialist Medical Negligence Solicitor at MDS, the Defendant GP admitted liability in full, and the case was settled after negotiations with the Defendant.
Gemma said - “This is an extremely sad case of a simple mistake by a GP costing someone years of their life just at the time when they should have been getting ready to start to wind down, relax and enjoy their retirement. There is no national screening for prostate cancer, so it is vital that when there is an abnormal PSA result, it is acted upon before the cancer can spread and have an impact on life expectancy”.
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.
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Independent medical evidence will be required to establish liability.
3. General Information
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