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Category Archives: Delayed Diagnosis

My HPV Test Came Back Positive, But My Doctor Never Told Me Or Ordered Follow-Up – Can I Sue for Cervical Cancer

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Given the broader adoption of co-testing and primary HPV testing, it is easier for medical providers today to diagnose cervical cancer sooner and save lives. However, when healthcare providers ignore a positive HPV test, fail to order follow-up testing, or don’t communicate results to a patient, valuable time can be lost. This can increase the …

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My Mammogram Came Back Normal, But I Have Dense Breasts – Could My Cancer Have Been Caught Sooner?

Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Cancer Prevention, Delayed Diagnosis

Mammograms are a leading way to detect breast cancer early, but dense breasts can sometimes obscure warning signs of breast cancer on mammograms. Because of this known issue, federal and state guidelines require mammography facilities to notify patients that mammograms may not be conclusive. Doctors should know this, but they may still make mistakes or …

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Can You Sue for a Delayed Cancer Diagnosis in New York?

Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Delayed Diagnosis

You reasonably expect your healthcare provider to promptly and correctly diagnose you with any medical condition you may have, especially a life-threatening one such as cancer. Unfortunately, doctors and other medical professionals make diagnostic mistakes at an alarming rate. When the diagnostic error involves a cancer diagnosis, the mistake can be fatal. If you lost …

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Can You Sue for a Delayed Prostate Cancer Diagnosis?

Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Delayed Diagnosis, Medical Malpractice & Errors

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers for men. According to the American Cancer Society, about 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and 1 in 44 will die from it. However, the disease is different for each person. With less aggressive cancers, a man and his doctor might only …

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Early Signs of Breast Cancer which Are Easy to Miss

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Each year, around 260,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Their outlook varies. Some breast cancer is more aggressive than others, but any patient would benefit from early detection. When breast cancer is diagnosed early, patients have more treatment options. They also have a statistically better chance of surviving the disease. The most prominent breast …

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VA Ordered to Pay $975,000 for Delayed Cancer Diagnosis of Deceased New York Man

Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Delayed Diagnosis

A delayed cancer diagnosis is often a death sentence for patients who do not learn the truth about their condition until it is too late. But even in cases where a health care provider admits a delay violated the accepted standard of care for the medical profession, that is not the end of the matter. …

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How the Length of a Delayed Cancer Diagnosis in Albany Can Affect Your Legal Rights

Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Delayed Diagnosis

Diagnostic errors are unfortunately quite common when it comes to detecting cancer in patients. While these errors may be rectified later, any delay in a correct cancer diagnosis can seriously harm a patient. Indeed, a delayed diagnosis often means a delay in starting treatment, which can lead to further complications and potentially death. At the …

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Radiologist Liability for Delayed Cancer Diagnosis

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Some cancers are identified with blood tests or by visual inspection. But many require imaging tests like X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or computed tomography (CT) to fully identify. Radiologists are medical professionals tasked with reviewing the results of imaging tests and diagnosing patients with medical conditions, including cancer. If your medical team missed your …

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What Compensation Can You Receive for a Delayed Cancer Diagnosis?

Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Delayed Diagnosis

Ideally, patients will have their cancer diagnosed at an early stage when treatment is most effective. By delaying diagnosis, negligent medical providers can end up harming a patient’s chance of beating the cancer or at least going into remission. Consequently, patients live shorter lives and often need more expensive medical care. At Powers & Santola, …

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How Does the Statute of Limitations Work for a Delayed Cancer Diagnosis Case in Albany?

Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Delayed Diagnosis

Delayed cancer diagnoses are among the most devastating types of medical malpractice cases in Albany. For many patients, a delayed cancer diagnosis can mean that more invasive treatment is necessary, and in some cases, the cancer has advanced and treatment is no longer possible or is no longer likely to be effective. In most delayed …

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