There are cancers, like breast cancer and colon cancer, that have received a good deal of attention in the media. Despite this fact a number of individuals continue to be diagnosed with advanced cancer. Let’s explore why this might occur. There are still many men and women who do not have insurance and cannot afford the tests required to screen for these cancers. In addition there are people who do not go to a doctor except for when they do not feel well. With many cancers a person might not have any symptoms until the cancer has reached an advanced stage. And, there are men and women who simply do not get screened even after their doctor advises them to do it.

Every now and then though it is the doctor who drops the ball by not advising the patient to undergo appropriate and timely screening. For instance, there are physicians who do not suggest appropriate tests, such as a colonoscopy, to screen for colon cancer .

The result is that the individual’s cancer might go undiagnosed until there is metastasis. When this happens the diagnosis might even be stage 4 colon cancer or stage 4 breast cancer. This has might be a medical malpractice lawsuit against their doctor for not suggest screening that would have detected the cancer early. People who find themselves in this situation needs to speak with a competent attorney right away.

The information discussed here is meant only for general educational uses only. It is not meant as, nor should it be taken as, medical or legal advice. For any health or medical questions speak to a physician right away. Should you believe you may have a medical malpractice case speak to a lawyer. A lawyer can figure out whether you have a valid claim. Call the attorney without delay as the law limits the time you have to pursue a lawsuit.