It’s devastating for any California resident to learn they have cancer. However, it’s much worse when a misdiagnosis occurs, only to be told later that cancer is the true diagnosis. You have options if you are in this situation. How a misdiagnosis happens with cancer...
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Misdiagnosis of ovarian cancer is common
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Jun 23, 2022 | Cancer Misdiagnosis
The misdiagnosis of ovarian cancer has become a common problem among women in California. For decades, the medical community called ovarian cancer a silent killer. 70 percent of ovarian cancer patients are not diagnosed until in the later stages. Misdiagnosis might...
What can you do after receiving a cancer misdiagnosis?
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | May 26, 2022 | Cancer Misdiagnosis
Each year, many California residents go through the understandably difficult time of thinking they potentially have cancer. Sometimes, people going through this situation endure more unwanted stress by learning they received a false cancer diagnosis. Here are a few...
How can lung cancer be misdiagnosed as an infection?
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | May 10, 2022 | Cancer Misdiagnosis
Residents of California expect the best care from doctors and other medical professionals. A misdiagnosis can be devastating. Sadly, it might be possible for lung cancer to be mistaken for an infection. Why is lung cancer sometimes misdiagnosed? A misdiagnosis of...
Radiology malpractice cases involving cancer misdiagnoses
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Apr 26, 2022 | Cancer Misdiagnosis
California allows radiology patients to sue if they suffer from diagnostic errors. Being misdiagnosed with cancer is the most common complaint that leads to serious injuries or death. Radiology patients file thousands of claims for cancer-related diagnostic errors...
What types of cancer are commonly misdiagnosed?
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Mar 16, 2022 | Cancer Misdiagnosis
California residents trust their doctors and expect the best care from them. Sadly, certain types of cancer are commonly misdiagnosed, which can have devastating effects on patients and their families. How often is cancer misdiagnosed? Data shows that 10 to 28% of all...
Cancer accounts for one-third of misdiagnoses
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Mar 1, 2022 | Cancer Misdiagnosis
Misdiagnoses are one of the leading reasons why diagnostic errors occur. This common mistake often leads to people filing medical malpractice lawsuits in California if serious injuries or death occur as a result. A cancer misdiagnosis is one of the most serious errors...
Why do doctors sometimes misdiagnose cancer?
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Feb 16, 2022 | Cancer Misdiagnosis
People without an advanced medical education depend upon the expertise of doctors to catch diseases such as cancer in time to be able to treat them. It is tragic when someone thinks that they have a relatively minor condition, and only finds out later that the...
When cancer is diagnosed late, is it always malpractice?
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Aug 5, 2021 | Cancer Misdiagnosis
Cancer patients in California often have better outcomes if their disease is detected at an early stage. When a cancer diagnosis is delayed, the patient might have lost an opportunity to begin fighting the disease early. However, a cancer misdiagnosis that is caused...
Surprising medical malpractice statistics you should know
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Jun 23, 2021 | Cancer Misdiagnosis
Did you know that there are more than 250,000 deaths related to medical malpractice that are reported annually in the U.S. alone? Understanding malpractice statistics and how that may impact you as a California resident is essential whenever you are faced with an...
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