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News reports abound about patients who had colorectal cancer but were diagnosed with other conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or hemorrhoids, often due to similar symptoms. Actor James Van Der Beek recently made the news after he died from colorectal cancer at age 48. And, what was once thought of as a disease …
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According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 13,490 new cases of invasive cervical cancer will be diagnosed, and about 4,200 women in the United States will die from this disease in 2026. However, not all cervical cancer cases are fatal. Pap smears are a crucial tool in accurately diagnosing cervical cancer. Still, when they are …
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If you have recently learned that you have endometrial cancer but that it was diagnosed late due to your healthcare provider ignoring warning signs, you may wonder about your medical and legal options. Your focus should be on your health. Meanwhile, the experienced legal team at Powers & Santola, LLP can protect your legal rights. …
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When your doctor told you that your lump was benign and you didn’t have breast cancer, you probably felt relieved. When that information later turns out to be wrong, what are your legal options? An experienced medical malpractice attorney from Powers & Santola, LLP can investigate your case and determine if you have a viable …
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One factor can cause mammograms to miss a cancer diagnosis of 40% to 50% of the time: dense breasts. However, this does not mean that doctors are not responsible for missed or delayed diagnoses. In fact, they have a heightened duty to take additional steps beyond ordering a mammogram, especially because those with dense breasts …
Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Cancer Misdiagnosis
With today’s modern medicine, a lung cancer diagnosis is not the death sentence that it used to be. However, the best chances at survival correspond with early detection. What happens when a doctor fails to detect lung cancer or diagnose it as another condition? When doctors fail to timely diagnose cancer correctly, this may be …
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Finding out that your doctor missed your cancer diagnosis can be terrifying. You trusted your doctor with your care, and they violated that trust. Their mistake could have catastrophic or even fatal consequences for you. Knowing what to do after your doctor missed such a significant diagnosis can be confusing. That’s why the medical malpractice …
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In the Rochester, New York region, there are two dominant health systems. The first is the University of Rochester Medical Center, which operates Strong Memorial Hospital and Golisano Children’s Hospital. URMC also has the following affiliated hospitals: The second is Rochester Regional Health, and its affiliate hospitals: These hospitals, specialty clinics, and other local medical …
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According to the National Cancer Institute, more than two million people are expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year, while over 618,000 people are expected to die from cancer. One of the most critical factors in surviving cancer is receiving a prompt diagnosis from a qualified medical professional. If your doctor failed to diagnose …
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If your healthcare provider misdiagnosed your cancer – either by diagnosing you with a medical condition you didn’t have or failing to diagnose you at all – you may be entitled to compensation for the losses you’ve suffered. While every case is unique, an experienced medical malpractice attorney can fight for the compensation you deserve …
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