Skin cancer is a malignant growth on the skin that is usually clearly visible making it detectable in its early stages. There are three common types of skin cancer the most dangerous of which is malignant melanoma representing the least common of the group. This variant of skin cancer does however cause 75% of all skin cancer deaths and is the condition most likely to give rise to claims of medical negligence. Malignant melanoma is believed to be mainly caused by unprotected direct exposure to sunlight and is a particular problem in Australasia where ozone levels have been implicated.
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Skin Cancer Diagnosis
Public awareness of skin cancer generally ensures that most victims self refer themselves to a doctor, hospital or clinic when the initial signs of a skin eruption are present. Most patients complain of a growing mole that may itch or bleed, that is of irregular shape or colour. On most occasions malignant melanoma is initially diagnosed by clinical features subsequently confirmed by a consultant following laboratory tests and often results in immediate surgery. There are several situations where medical negligence may arise, the most common of which is misdiagnosis by a doctor with subsequent failure to refer the patient on to a consultant. It is equally possible for the specialist to misdiagnose or for laboratory results to be in error or for surgery to have been carried out negligently.
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Specialist Solicitors
If you are suffering from skin cancer and you believe that you are a victim of medical negligence we can help you. We provide free legal advice and in most cases we are able to deal with medical negligence compensation claims for malignant melanoma using the no win no pay system. Just call our helpline or complete the contact form or email us and a specialist solicitor will speak to you on the telephone. We will take an initial statement over the phone and will give our opinion on liability and the likely value of the claim with no further obligation whatsoever. Do yourself justice and give us a call.
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