Bowel Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims

By its very nature, bowel cancer can be difficult to detect as symptoms don’t tend to appear until the cancer is in its later stages of development.

However, medical professionals have a responsibility to act quickly once these symptoms have appeared.

Bowel cancer is often misdiagnosed as a less serious illness or recognised at a point where treatment won’t provide a cure. Depending on where the cancer starts, bowel cancer can be referred to as colon or rectal cancer.

If you or a loved one has experienced negligent treatment, our medical negligence lawyers could help you make a claim for compensation.

You may be able to claim compensation if the medical professional who treated you didn’t:

Recognise the symptoms of bowel cancer
Diagnose your illness correctly
Refer you for specialist treatment
Conduct the correct tests to discover/monitor your bowel cancer

In addition to helping you claim compensation, we’ll also help you access specialist care and support services.

Our solicitors will also see if your claim can be funded by a No Win No Fee agreement*, so you don’t have to pay a thing if your case is unsuccessful.

For a free initial consultation about making a bowel cancer claim, contact us today on 0800 121 6567 or contact us online and we'll get back to you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Are The Symptoms Of Bowel Cancer?

Bowel cancer starts when clumps of cells, often known as polyps, develop in the inner lining of the bowel. There are a number of warning signs that you may have bowel cancer including:

Looser stools
Bowel changes which also cause abdominal pain
Blood in stools but no soreness or discomfort
Bloating after eating
Unexplained weight loss

Certain people have a higher risk of developing this sort of tumour, including:

Over 60s
Those with a family history of bowel cancer
Individuals with a diet high in red and processed meats
Smokers
People who drink alcohol frequently
Those classified as obese

If bowel cancer is diagnosed early on, there’s a much better chance of recovery. However, medical professionals often fail to recognise the warning signs of this condition.

When presented with the symptoms of bowel cancer, your doctor should refer you for the relevant tests so your condition can be diagnosed as soon as possible. If this isn’t done, the cancer might have the chance to develop.

If you visited a medical professional with your bowel cancer symptoms and no action was taken, or your signs were misdiagnosed, we could help you make a compensation claim. To find out more about how we can help, contact us today on 0800 121 6567.

What Are The Common Misdiagnoses Of Bowel Cancer?

Unfortunately, bowel cancer sometimes goes undetected giving the disease chance to spread to other organs. This can happen when bowel cancer is misdiagnosed as conditions which have similar symptoms. When this happens, you could receive the wrong treatment which might have serious health effects.

We have previously represented people whose bowel cancer was misdiagnosed as:

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Haemorrhoids
Appendicitis

Medical professionals should be aware of the symptoms of bowel cancer and should always refer you for further tests to find out if you have the condition. Early diagnosis is key to successfully treating bowel cancer and the person treating you should follow procedures to ensure that this happens.

Our lawyers are here to help if your bowel cancer was misdiagnosed, so please call us on 0800 121 6567 for a free initial consultation.

What Constitutes Negligent Treatment?

Medical staff have a duty of care to make sure that you receive the correct treatment. Sadly, they can sometimes make mistakes which can be life-changing. A delayed diagnosis or a misread CT scan can be the difference between you getting the all clear later on or having your life cut short due to the illness.

We could help you make a claim if the person treating you failed to:

Refer you for tests
Refer you to a specialist
Follow-up an abnormal test result
Diagnose your symptoms correctly
Provide the correct treatment after diagnosis
Conduct CT scans, MRI scans, ultrasounds scans or X-rays to discover/monitor your cancer
Perform a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy when necessary
Carry out a digital rectal examination (DRE) soon enough

If you believe your doctor has made mistakes when dealing with your or your loved one’s bowel cancer, our team of medical negligence solicitors could help you seek the justice and compensation you deserve. Find out how we can help by contacting us on 0800 121 6567.

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