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Cervical Cancer Claims
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Peter Rigby - Director of Medical Negligence | Last updated on: 19th June, 2024
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In the UK, 99.8% of cervical cancer cases are preventable, so when a medical error is made that worsens your condition, we understand that the consequences can be devastating for you and your loved ones.
Cervical cancer negligence or misdiagnosis can leave you feeling lost and frustrated. We are committed to securing the compensation you need to cover the costs of your recovery and any other damages caused.
What Is Cervical Cancer Medical Negligence?
The vast majority of NHS and private clinicians provide excellent care for cervical cancer patients, even under difficult circumstances. Unfortunately, medical mistakes can happen, leaving patients and their families dealing with the physical and financial toll. Medical professionals can sometimes fail to recognise cervical cancer symptoms, or may misdiagnose the cancer for a less severe illness.
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What are common reasons for cervical cancer negligence claims?
At Patient Claim Line, we have supported hundreds of individuals and families who have suffered as a result of cervical cancer medical negligence. Some of the cases that we have represented include:
- Screening negligence
- Invasive treatments or treatments more intense than what you should have been offered, such as unnecessary hysterectomies
- Misdiagnosis of cervical cancer
- Incorrect storage of test samples, leading to false negatives
- Incorrect staging of cancer
- Failure to recognise the symptoms of cervical cancer
Cervical cancer screenings, commonly known as a smear test, are a way for health professionals to prevent the development of cancer by checking the health of the cervix and looking for signs of potential risk. Screenings are offered to those with a cervix and aged between 25 and 64. It is vital at this stage that your medical professional interprets the results accurately to prevent any delays in treatment early on.
Cervical cancer misdiagnosis can occur when a medical professional mistakes cervical cancer for menopause or heavy periods. This can lead to the patient undergoing incorrect treatments, allowing the cancer to spread and worsening the patient’s condition.
The consequences of a cervical cancer misdiagnosis or negligent treatment can be dangerous and have severe lasting consequences. Some women may find that their fertility has been tragically impacted due to delayed treatment and sadly, the cancer can sometimes become terminal.
Medical professionals strive to deliver the best care to cervical cancer patients, but sometimes mistakes happen. If you’ve been affected by medical negligence, we can help you understand your rights and options.
Cervical Cancer And Negligent Treatment
Treatment for cervical cancer can vary and is dependent on factors such as:
- Location of the cancer in the cervix
- Cervix size
- If the cervical cancer has spread anywhere else in the body
- The patient’s overall health
For most individuals, treatment is a combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy (chemoradiotherapy). In order to reach the standard of care for cervical cancer, patients must be made aware of all treatment options, potential side effects, and should also receive follow-up procedures.
Without the correct communication of treatment, cervical cancer patients can be left with life-changing side effects and fertility problems. If this is something you were not made aware of, we are here to listen to your experience and help you in any way that we can.
Patient Claim Line are here for your cervical cancer claim
Our specialist team of cervical cancer claim solicitors are here to guide you through this difficult time, we will approach your experience with sensitivity and support you through the claims process, on a no win, no fee basis.
In order to have the best chance of receiving the compensation that you deserve, it is important to choose solicitors who you can trust to represent your case. We hold a Band 1 ranking with Chambers and Partners’ for our North West Clinical Negligence expertise, and our presence in medical negligence is also ranked with The Legal 500 so we have the right medical expertise to secure you the justice that you deserve.
We have dealt with many cervical cancer negligence claims and we understand just how devastating a diagnosis of cervical cancer can be. For additional resources and advice, you’re welcome to visit our claim relating FAQs for further information and support.
Support
If you or a loved one have been affected by cervical cancer medical negligence, please don’t suffer in silence.
If you’re not quite ready to make a claim, we still recommend accessing support resources that can advise and point you in the right direction.
Why Choose Patient Claim Line for your <Cervical Cancer Claim?
Not just lawyers — medical negligence experts
Patient Claim Line was established in 2014 and consists of a team of medical lawyers specialising in cancer negligence and general medical negligence claims.
At Patient Claim Line we have more than 100 solicitors with a combined experience of over 400 years and they will work on your behalf to achieve the best result possible for you.
It’s not enough to use a solicitor who sometimes covers medical negligence. You need someone who knows this area through and through. That is what the solicitors here at Patient Claim Line do. They deal exclusively in this area of law and are experts in the field.
Frequently asked questions about Cervical Cancer Claims
Our expert legal team answer your questions about making a Cervical Cancer Claim
It is possible that in the early stages of cervical cancer, you may not experience any symptoms. However, common symptoms can include:
- Heavier Periods Than Usual.
- Unusual Vaginal Discharge.
- Vaginal bleeding between periods, after sex, or after the menopause.
Compensation for cervical cancer claims are based on numerous mitigating factors such as medical evidence, severity of injury, impact on your life in the short-term and the long-term . Compensation received will often cover and include the following:
- Loss Of Earnings Potential From Work.
- Adaptations To Your Home.
- Rehabilitation services to regain a quality of life.
- General damages (pain and suffering compensation).
Claims surrounding medical negligence should be made within three years from the ‘date of knowledge’ – this is the date on which you realised that your condition had been misdiagnosed or worsened due to the negligence of medical professionals. For those who have lost a loved one due to cervical cancer medical negligence, claims should be made within three years of the date of their demise.
There are other exceptions to this limit and, for more information, please refer to our additional FAQs or get in touch with our team of experts.
Cervical cancer negligence claims can be very complex and often take over a year to reach a settlement. This is partly because they involve gathering significant medical evidence to build a strong case. It’s crucial to start your claim as soon as possible, to maximise your chances of success.
Whilst there’s no one answer as to how long your cervical cancer claim will take to complete, here are some factors that might affect the timeframe:
- The extent of your injury or prognosis
- If you require ongoing medical treatment
- If your home requires home modifications or rehabilitation needs, these costs can be included in the claim, adding complexity
- Whether the defendant admits liability, as this will settle the claim much faster
The ‘standard of care’ is the expected level of treatment a patient should receive from a medical professional. It’s important because it helps determine if medical negligence has occurred.
The standard of care for cervical cancer is constantly evolving as new research emerges, but here are some key aspects:
- Regular smear tests and accurate interpretation of the results
- If a pap smear is abnormal, it should be followed by further investigation with a colposcopy or biopsy
- Treatment based on the stage of the cancer and the patient’s preferences
- The medical professional should explain the purpose, risks and benefits of each test and treatment
- Regular follow-up appointments should be made to monitor the patient’s condition
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Case Study
Sarah's Story
"Now we have peace of mind"
My husband, Nick, went back and forth to the doctors for a long time and tried everything the doctor recommended. But his illness got worse, to the point that he was in agony.
In the end we got so desperate that we asked for a referral. The doctor was reluctant, so we had to consult a private hospital. That’s when we found out there was a tumour. It took years from the onset of his illness to finally start cancer treatment.
He used to be a man with a lot to live for, but in the end he was in so much pain that he withdrew from the family. He became angry that nobody had helped him sooner, and the legal team were able to give him the validation that he was desperately seeking. The NHS confirmed if they had done more, Nick would still be alive today.
