Cancer Misdiagnosis

Medical Malpractice

Cancer Misdiagnosis Attorneys in Kansas City

Consequences of Delay or Misdiagnosis of Cancer

The negligent failure to diagnose cancer is a medical error that usually has grave consequences for the patient. Negligently misdiagnosing cancer is equally dangerous because it also delays the treatment of the real disease.

At Dempsey Kingsland Osteen, our Kansas City medical malpractice lawyers have helped numerous people whose illness has been made worse by the misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose cancer. With cancer treatment, time is of the essence. Negligent misdiagnosis or delays in treatment of cancer can turn treatable cancer into a cancer that has spread, not only leading to more treatment, but sometimes to incurable cancer or death.

Causes of Cancer Diagnosis Errors

Some of the most common cancer diagnosis mistakes include:

• Failure to identify an obvious lump during a breast examination
• Not ordering x-rays, CT scans, or MRIs
• Failure to properly read or evaluate test results, such as Pap smears, mammograms, or MRIs
• Not recognizing common symptoms of a type of cancer
• Mistaking a tumor for an infection or diagnosing the tumor as benign
• Failing to follow up on test results
• Neglecting to order a biopsy or other tests
• Not following up with the patient or ordering future tests

At Dempsey Kingsland Osteen, our attorneys have handled a wide range of cancer diagnosis cases. Recent cases include those involving colon cancer, breast cancer, and Hodgkin’s disease. Visit our results page to learn about our cancer misdiagnosis cases.

Common Types of Cancer Misdiagnosis

Cancers such as breast cancer, colon cancer, cervical cancer, and prostate cancer are among the most frequently misdiagnosed or diagnosed at a late stage. Our law firm has handled these types of cancer misdiagnosis cases and more, obtaining financial awards for clients and their families that allowed them to start recovering with less financial worry.