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Breast Cancer Negligence Lawyers Sydney
If you or a loved one are living with advanced or end-stage cancer as a result of a delay in diagnosis of breast cancer by your doctors, you may be entitled to compensation.
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We Specialise In Breast Cancer Negligence Compensation Claims
According to the Cancer Council, breast cancer is the second most common cancer affecting women in Australia. Sadly, breast cancer is also the second most common cancer to cause death of Australians. Many women are not aware of the presence of breast cancer and do not experience any symptoms, particularly during the early stages of breast cancer and if the lump is very small.
Women are encouraged to be vigilant and to regularly examine their breasts for lumps or physical changes to the breasts. Some lumps are too small to be felt on examination. Screening for breast cancer is offered to women over the age of 50 years. Screening is performed by way of a mammogram every two years under the BreastScreen Australia Program and allows the diagnosis of breast cancer in the absence of signs and symptoms.
Some of the symptoms associated with breast cancer include new lumps or changes to the appearance of the nipple, or size or shape of the breast, dimpling of the skin, discomfort or swelling of the breasts or armpits and breast pain. If you develop any of those symptoms, you should seek prompt medical advice. Your GP is usually your first point of contact and will be able to perform a physical examination and determine the nature of any investigations that are necessary to evaluate your symptoms. Investigations such as ultrasounds, mammograms and MRI scans of the breast are all important diagnostic tools that are available to your doctors. Sometimes, a biopsy is required to make a diagnosis, and a biopsy may be recommended by radiologists if they are unable to rely on the radiological characteristics of a lump to conclusively determine if it is benign or malignant. It is imperative that your treating doctor identifies the need for a biopsy and acts on the radiologist’s recommendation and refers you for a biopsy.
Generally, diagnosis of early-stage breast cancer is usually associated with better outcomes and some patients may even have a normal life expectancy with appropriate treatment. A delayed diagnosis of breast cancer could have a profound effect on quality of life and could significantly reduce life expectancy.
Types of Claims for Breast Cancer Negligence:
- Delayed Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis of Breast Cancer
- Failure to Perform Timely or Appropriate Breast Cancer Screening
- Inadequate or Incorrect Breast Cancer Treatment
- Failure to Properly Monitor and Follow up on Breast Cancer Patients
- Negligent Management of Breast Cancer Patients’ Medical Records
- Failure to Provide Informed Consent for Breast Cancer Treatments
- Negligence in Breast Cancer Surgery or Procedures
- Misinterpretation of Breast Cancer Test Results
- Failure to Refer Patients to Specialists for Further Evaluation
- Claims for dependents arising from the death of the bowel cancer patient due to negligence
- Emotional Distress and Psychological Impact Due to Breast Cancer Negligence.
Talk to Garling & Co Lawyers today:
Navigating breast cancer negligence claims can be overwhelming. At Garling & Co Lawyers, our experienced team specialises in handling breast cancer negligence cases. We will carefully evaluate your claim, provide expert guidance, and ensure transparency throughout the legal process.
To discuss your claim with our highly knowledgeable medical malpractice lawyers, please reach out to us on (02) 8329 9500 or via email. Alternatively, you can fill out our Confidential Case Assessment form, free of charge and without any obligation. Expect a prompt response as we aim to support you during this challenging time and help you seek the compensation you rightfully deserve for breast cancer negligence.
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Breast Cancer Claims Frequently Asked Questions
The following scenarios are some of the medical errors that could result in breast cancer negligence:
- Failure to refer for investigation of a breast lump
- Failure to properly perform a breast ultrasound that results in a lump not being identified or the characteristics of a lump not being adequately visualised;
- Failure to accurately report on the findings of investigations of the breasts
- Failure to refer for further investigations or biopsy of a lump with suspicious or indeterminate features
- Failure to properly perform a biopsy
- Failure of the breast surgeon to remove the lump or obtain clear margins
- Failure to monitor after treatment
It is possible for a benign lump to be wrongly diagnosed as malignant, but this is not common as a biopsy is often required to confirm diagnosis.
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