Misdiagnosed Bowel Cancer Claims
Suffered as a result of bowel cancer misdiagnosis? If you have, you may be eligible to make bowel cancer misdiagnosis claims.
Bowel cancer which is also known as colorectal cancer can be prevented if the problem is detected at an early stage. Prevention is possible through regular testing and removal of polyps in the lining of the bowel. When a person gets old, small polyps form in the lining of the bowel and rectum. These polyps can either be benign or cancerous. Even if they are benign, it is recommended to get them removed in order to reduce the risks of developing bowel cancer. In most cases, it takes close to 15 years for the polyps to become cancerous.
Cases of bowel cancer misdiagnosis generally occur due to clinical negligence. Statistics reveal that close to 35,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer every year in the UK. When a patient visits a medical professional with symptoms of bowel cancer, it is important for the medical professional to take a complete history of the symptoms and look out for other signs which can help in diagnosis.
Common Bowel Cancer Symptoms
- bleeding from the rectum
- diarrhoea, constipation or any other changes in bowel habit
- abdominal pain
- unexplained weight loss
- constant tiredness
- paleness and weakness
- discomfort in the abdomen
Risk Factors Include:
Family history – any other member of the family having bowel cancer or is suffering from any hereditary conditions
Patient history – any conditions of the bowel which can include polyps, ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s Disease
Patient Age – bowel cancer more commonly develops in people who are over 60 years old
Making Misdiagnosed Bowel Cancer Claims
If the medical professional’s negligence has resulted in bowel cancer misdiagnosis, you may be eligible to make a misdiagnosed bowel cancer claim. Bowel cancer can be treated if it is detected at an early stage. Delayed diagnosis or late diagnosis means that there are fewer chances to succeed with treatment or the opportunity to treat bowel cancer has been lost altogether.
If you have been a victim of clinical negligence and suffered from bowel cancer misdiagnosis, get in touch with our solicitors today and we will help you make a No Win No Fee misdiagnosed bowel cancer claim.
Personalinjuryclaim.co.uk has a team of specialist medical negligence solicitors who can fight for your rights and help you recover the highest level of compensation for your pain and suffering.
To start a bowel cancer misdiagnosis claim, all you need to do is submit your details through our online personal injury claim form.
