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Gynecologists recommend women do a self-breast check monthly to check for cancerous lumps. Gynecologists will also perform a manual breast check at annual appointments to check for cancerous lumps. However, not all women with breast cancer have lumps. This means a...
Medical professionals have extensive technology and research at their disposal. You would think that this would mean that they would be able to provide effective and timely care that ensures patient safety, but the truth of the matter is pretty grim. Far too often,...
Cancer is a leading cause of death in America. As devastating as a cancer diagnosis is, however, a misdiagnosis is even worse, as it can lead to incorrect or delayed treatment. And a timely diagnosis of cancer is crucial to the commencement of treatment. Lung cancer...
A misdiagnosis of any medical ailment can lead to a delay in treatment, the incorrect treatment and a worsened condition. However, a medical misdiagnosis of one of the “Big Three” conditions is especially damaging. These conditions are: vascular events (e.g.: heart...
From the moment a doctor first confirms a woman’s pregnancy, they have an obligation to provide proper prenatal care and take necessary precautions to protect both the mother and the fetus. Negligent or inadequate pre-birth care can result in unnecessary harm to the...
A failure to diagnose can completely reshape your life. It can lead to a worsened medical condition and a worsened prognosis, thereby leaving you with more pain and suffering, the need for more extensive medical care, and a loss of enjoyment of life. This harm is...
A cancer diagnosis is a harrowing, life-changing experience. Extensive treatment may be required and surgery is often necessary. However, perhaps even more devastating is a cancer misdiagnosis. It’s important that cancer patients begin treatment as soon as possible to...
Failure to diagnose is a serious type of medical malpractice that can cause a worsened condition or even death for victims. Victims of medical malpractice and their families need to be familiar with the legal protections available to them when they have been harmed by...
Pregnancy can be a wonderful and worrying time in a new mother’s life. While many women look forward to the days when they will meet their new children, some struggle with pregnancy-related health complications that make the months before deliver both difficult and...
Summer weather means more time outdoors. It also means greater concerns for skin cancer. While individuals in Oregon and elsewhere take measures to protect their skin from harmful rays emitted from the sun, this does not always prevent skin cancer from occur. Thus,...
