Lung Cancer

Carcinoma (a form of cancer) can develop in the lungs or in other parts of the breathing (respiratory) system, such as the bronchus. The condition is normally diagnosed by x-rays, CT or MRI scans, taking samples of bone marrow and biopsy (looking closely at tissue under a microscope). Where possible it is usually treated by surgery along with chemotherapy, radiotherapy and sometimes with other forms of medication.

Delays in Diagnosis/Misdiagnosis of Lung Cancer

If lung cancer is diagnosed early the chance of cure may be good. Delays of a few months are unlikely to make any difference to the outcome. However if left, it is likely to grow and cancer can spread to other parts of the body.

Mistakes in diagnosing lung cancer can therefore be very serious.

Lung Cancer Compensation Claims

Russell Jones and Walker have recovered large awards of compensation where mistakes have led to serious delays in diagnosis. These have included:

• Failing to heed warning signs such as a persistent cough, coughing blood, back or chest pain;
• Mistakes by radiologists in interpreting x-rays or scans;
• Mistakes by pathologists (doctors who examine tissue under a microscope);

Importance of Lung Cancer Compensation Claims

For people who become seriously ill with cancer and have a medical negligence claim, compensation may be very important for their quality of life. Compensation can enable them to have:

• Private medical treatment, avoiding delays and in greater comfort than in NHS hospitals;
• Nursing care at home;
• Help with housework;
• Money to make good any loss of earnings.

Where the patient sadly does not survive, a claim can provide for family members who relied on them financially or with domestic and other help.

RJW's recent claims publicity

NHS Trust forced to payout over diagnosis failure

Contact us today to talk about your delayed or misdiagnosed cancer claim

Please call 0800 916 9049, email enquiries@rjwslatergordon.co.uk or use the short online enquiry form. Our dedicated medical negligence solicitors can offer immediate and accessible representation anywhere in the UK.