The majority of colon cancer medical negligence settlements arise when a doctor or healthcare provider fails to diagnose the disease when a patient complains of rectal bleeding. Colon cancer almost exclusively begins with a polyp that may be readily demonstrable for a prolonged period of time, often bleeding before untreatable cancer sets in.
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Risk Factors
Risk factors for colon cancer include :-
- primarily high fat, high calorie and low fiber diets
- being over the age of 50
- benign growths, called “polyps,” on the wall of the colon
- history of cancer of the ovaries, uterus or breast
- familial polyposis
- ulcerative colitis
- close blood relatives who have had colon cancer
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Diagnostic Testing
Tests used to diagnose colon cancer may include:-
- barium enema x-rays
- sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy (to remove polyps or other abnormal tissue for examination)
- blood tests
- digital rectal examination (to reveal abnormalities)
- X-rays (to reveal polyps or other changes)
- biopsy (the removal of a tissue sample for examination) by a pathologist
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Clinical Negligence
Most colon cancer medical negligence cases are the result of a negligent diagnosis that comes too late. The definition of clinical negligence involves departing from the accepted standards of care in such a way as may harm a patient, including incorrect treatment, wrong diagnoses, improper testing and/or follow up, treatment delay or mistakes in medications and prescriptions. Early diagnosis greatly increases a patient’s chances for survival, lessens pain and recovery time and eases the associated financial hardship.
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If you feel that you have been the victim of colon cancer medical negligence, please call us today for a no-obligation, absolutely risk-free consultation with one of our experienced specialist solicitors. After a thorough review of the details of your case, we will let you know if you may have a claim and what you should do next. All consultations are completely confidential, and we take the time to explain the often-confusing legal process so that you know exactly where you stand and what your rights are.
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