How does colon cancer misdiagnosis occur?

Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of colon cancer can result from numerous errors by doctors and other providers, as well as laboratories in which technicians or pathologists fail to process specimens properly, producing inaccurate test results. Our colon cancer malpractice attorneys in Haddonfield, NJ, hold defendants accountable for failing to schedule or refer patients for routine screenings like colonoscopies at the recommended ages, failing to recognize symptoms that could indicate colon cancer, performing colonoscopies and other tests improperly, making mistakes in testing labs that result in inaccurate results, and misinterpreting test results.

Who can be held accountable for failing to diagnose colon cancer?

Any provider who owes you a duty of care as their patient can be held liable for deviations from the standard of care that result in meaningful delays in diagnosing colon cancer. When our New Jersey failure to diagnose colon cancer lawyers review cases, we consider the potential liability of primary care providers, gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, oncologists, pathologists, laboratory assistants, testing laboratories, hospitals, and other healthcare providers and facilities.

What should patients do if they suspect that medical negligence contributed to a delayed colon cancer diagnosis?

First of all, if you believe your medical care is being mishandled but haven’t yet received a diagnosis that makes sense, it’s essential that you keep advocating for appropriate medical attention. Seek a second opinion and insist on getting your medical questions answered. Your life could depend on it. If you have been diagnosed with colon cancer, particularly when the diagnosis has been delayed, you need prompt medical intervention. Early-stage colon cancers can be treated successfully with much less aggressive interventions, while treating colon cancer that has spread to distant parts of the body is much more challenging. You may require more aggressive treatments, including radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and surgery. The sooner you commence treatment under the guidance of a competent oncologist or other medical provider, the better your prognosis. The reality is that getting into treatment now doesn’t erase the harm caused by delays in diagnosing colon cancer. You’re facing numerous losses, financial and otherwise, that deserve compensation. You should consult experienced New Jersey failure to diagnose colon cancer lawyers as soon as possible. A free initial consultation allows you to get your questions answered and have your potential case reviewed.

What damages can you recover in a medical malpractice claim against a negligent provider for failing to diagnose colon cancer?

When you hold a doctor, laboratory, or other healthcare provider or facility accountable for failing to diagnose colon cancer promptly and properly, you can pursue compensation for all of your losses. These include economic damages, like the increased medical costs of treating advanced colon cancer, the costs of future monitoring for cancer recurrence, income losses related to temporary disability during treatment, and any future loss in earning potential. We recognize that your non-economic losses matter, too, and we pursue fair compensation for your pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of quality of life.

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New Jersey Failure To Diagnose Colon Cancer Lawyers

Colon Cancer Malpractice Attorneys in Haddonfield, NJ Advocating for Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment in Camden County, Burlington County, Gloucester County, and Throughout South Jersey

Colorectal cancer is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition. Although no one wants to receive a diagnosis of colon cancer, a delay in receiving this diagnosis—and, consequently, beginning the treatment you need—is even worse. Our New Jersey failure to diagnose colon cancer lawyers help patients stand up to negligent healthcare professionals whose malpractice allows colorectal cancers to grow and spread.

When your advanced illness demands more aggressive treatments and leaves you with a worsened prognosis, The Law Offices of Andres, Berger & Tran can advocate for your interests in the legal system. Contact us today to get started with a free consultation and case review.

Getting Justice for Colon Cancer Misdiagnosis in New Jersey

The delays in getting appropriate intervention for colon cancer can make a meaningful difference in your care and your prognosis. For all stages of colorectal cancer—forms of cancer of the gastrointestinal system that develop in the large intestine—the American Cancer Society reported a five-year survival rate of 63%.

The best prognosis applies to patients who have localized colorectal cancer that has not spread outside of the colon or rectum. These patients have a 91% survival rate. When cancer has spread regionally to the nearby lymph nodes and other structures, the survival rate is 73%. However, when colorectal cancer has spread to distant regions, like the liver or lungs, the survival rate dips to just 13%.

The interventions you’re likely to go through in the course of treating an advanced stage of cancer are more aggressive, invasive, and prone to causing significant pain and suffering. These treatments can pose major financial burdens not only in the form of medical expenses but also due to keeping you out of work as a result of more severe side effects and longer recovery times.

Experienced New Jersey failure to diagnose colon cancer lawyers can help patients hold physicians, testing labs, and healthcare providers and facilities of all kinds accountable for mistakes that contribute to diagnostic delays. This conduct can include any type of deviation from the standard of care, such as:

Failing to take a comprehensive patient history, including family history of colorectal cancer and other risk factors
Failing to recommend appropriate routine screenings and diagnostic tests, including fecal occult blood tests to detect traces of blood in the feces and colonoscopies
Failing to identify signs of colorectal cancer, including but not limited to rectal bleeding and bloody stool
Performing colonoscopies and other tests improperly, resulting in inaccurate results and misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
Making mistakes in processing specimens and reporting findings in testing laboratories, resulting in inaccurate test results
Failing to read and interpret test results properly
Failing to inform patients of test results that could indicate cancer and refer them to appropriate specialists for follow-up care

Patients harmed by their healthcare provider’s failure to diagnose colon cancer have the right to pursue financial compensation for their losses through the civil legal system.

How The Law Offices of Andres, Berger & Tran Can Help

Our decades of experience as colon cancer malpractice attorneys in Haddonfield, NJ, make The Law Offices of Andres, Berger & Tran well-suited for handling your legal claim. We begin each case with a free consultation and initial case evaluation. Based on what we learn from reviewing the specific facts of your case, we can help you understand what options you may have for moving forward with a medical malpractice claim. We build strong claims for our clients through diligent investigations and medical record reviews, along with collaborations with medical experts.

We’re committed to seeking a settlement or verdict that compensates you for the full scope of harm you suffered as a result of a delayed colon cancer diagnosis. Our team includes all of your losses, economic and non-economic, in our calculation of your damages. We work with expert witnesses in both medicine and economics to accurately project future losses resulting from malpractice. Through strong, consistent advocacy, we fight to secure you fair compensation.

Why Choose The Law Offices of Andres, Berger & Tran?

Turning to our team of New Jersey failure to diagnose colon cancer lawyers allows you to pursue justice guided by professionals with a track record of success and a commitment to providing compassionate legal support.

A Long History of Success Securing Results for Patients

The Law Offices of Andres, Berger & Tran get results for clients whose future depends on recovering maximum compensation. We have a proven track record of securing dozens of multimillion-dollar settlements and awards for victims of medical malpractice, including high-value payouts for cancer misdiagnosis claims.

The Advantages of Having a Full Legal Team on Your Side

When you choose our law firm to handle your medical negligence claim, you get more than an attorney. You have the benefits of a full legal team on your side, including three accomplished lawyers plus experienced paralegals, nurses, and support staff. With this support comes the experience of fighting for thousands of clients and the professional resources to build strong claims for compensation.

Compassionate Client Service That Accommodates Your Needs

Getting through the challenges of a colon cancer battle requires a full range of support that puts your needs first. As experienced colon cancer malpractice attorneys in Haddonfield, NJ, we don’t just handle legal issues. We provide compassionate client service throughout the process, fighting for your future with genuine concern for your well-being. By offering home and hospital visits and representing cancer patients at no upfront cost, we make it easy to get the help you need.

Contact the New Jersey Failure to Diagnose Colon Cancer Lawyers at The Law Offices of Andres, Berger & Tran Today for a Free Case Review

Take action now to protect your legal rights and secure the support you need to approach a cancer battle without the added worries over medical costs and other financial hardships. A free initial consultation offers you the opportunity to explore your options with no risk.

For help from colon cancer malpractice attorneys in Haddonfield, NJ, contact The Law Offices of Andres, Berger & Tran online or call 856-317-6558 today.

Frequently Asked Questions About Failure to Diagnose Colon Cancer Claims in New Jersey

Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of colon cancer can result from numerous errors by doctors and other providers, as well as laboratories in which technicians or pathologists fail to process specimens properly, producing inaccurate test results. Our colon cancer malpractice attorneys in Haddonfield, NJ, hold defendants accountable for failing to schedule or refer patients for routine screenings like colonoscopies at the recommended ages, failing to recognize symptoms that could indicate colon cancer, performing colonoscopies and other tests improperly, making mistakes in testing labs that result in inaccurate results, and misinterpreting test results.
Any provider who owes you a duty of care as their patient can be held liable for deviations from the standard of care that result in meaningful delays in diagnosing colon cancer. When our New Jersey failure to diagnose colon cancer lawyers review cases, we consider the potential liability of primary care providers, gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, oncologists, pathologists, laboratory assistants, testing laboratories, hospitals, and other healthcare providers and facilities.
First of all, if you believe your medical care is being mishandled but haven’t yet received a diagnosis that makes sense, it’s essential that you keep advocating for appropriate medical attention. Seek a second opinion and insist on getting your medical questions answered. Your life could depend on it.
If you have been diagnosed with colon cancer, particularly when the diagnosis has been delayed, you need prompt medical intervention. Early-stage colon cancers can be treated successfully with much less aggressive interventions, while treating colon cancer that has spread to distant parts of the body is much more challenging. You may require more aggressive treatments, including radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and surgery. The sooner you commence treatment under the guidance of a competent oncologist or other medical provider, the better your prognosis.
The reality is that getting into treatment now doesn’t erase the harm caused by delays in diagnosing colon cancer. You’re facing numerous losses, financial and otherwise, that deserve compensation. You should consult experienced New Jersey failure to diagnose colon cancer lawyers as soon as possible. A free initial consultation allows you to get your questions answered and have your potential case reviewed.
When you hold a doctor, laboratory, or other healthcare provider or facility accountable for failing to diagnose colon cancer promptly and properly, you can pursue compensation for all of your losses. These include economic damages, like the increased medical costs of treating advanced colon cancer, the costs of future monitoring for cancer recurrence, income losses related to temporary disability during treatment, and any future loss in earning potential.
We recognize that your non-economic losses matter, too, and we pursue fair compensation for your pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of quality of life.