Skin Cancer

Skin cancer can cause various symptoms, but not all skin cancers have noticeable symptoms in the early stages. There are several different skin cancers:

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• Melanoma.
• Basal cell carcinoma.
• Squamous cell carcinoma.
• Other rare types of skin cancer – protuberans, merkel cell carcinoma, dermatofibrosarcoma.  

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Common symptoms associated with skin cancer are:

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• Sore, ulcer or broken skin that does not heal.
• New lump on skin.
• Red patches on skin.
• Changes to freckles or moles.

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Depending on the stage of the cancer when it is diagnosed, you may need surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, skin treatments, cryotherapy (freezing) 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 skin cancer.  

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Unfortunately, sometimes a diagnosis of skin 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 skin cancer is not diagnosed and treated early enough, it can sadly lead to the death of a loved one.  

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We can help you if you are concerned about:

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• 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.  

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Should you make a claim?

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The impact that a delayed or missed diagnosis of skin 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.  

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We specialise in claims involving delayed or missed diagnosis of skin 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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