Slowing improvement rates in cancer survival prompt calls for the government to focus on waiting times and early detection.<\/p>\n
As reported by the BBC, a new study into cancer survival rates in England and Wales has highlighted two important findings:<\/p>\n
\u2022\tAlthough cancer survival rates overall have improved since the 1970s, the rate of improvement generally has slowed over recent years<\/p>\n
\u2022\tSome cancer survival rates are improving dramatically whereas others are lagging behind.<\/p>\n
For some forms of cancer, such as cancer of the stomach and lungs and pancreas, early detection, which can vastly increase the chances of a good outcome, is difficult. <\/p>\n
For other forms of cancer, which are generally associated with an earlier diagnosis and better survival rates, delays in medical care may contribute to a poor outcome. <\/p>\n
Unnecessary delays between referral and scanning and diagnosis may allow time for the cancer to worsen and spread, compromising the patient\u2019s long-term prognosis.<\/p>\n
Likewise, a misdiagnosis of the patient\u2019s symptoms may cause a delay in achieving an accurate diagnosis, again facilitating a deterioration in both condition and long-term outcome.<\/p>\n
Ultimately, a delay may mean the untimely death of the patient.<\/p>\n
If a misdiagnosis or a delay in medical care causes a patient to suffer a worse outcome from their cancer diagnosis than should have been the case with earlier diagnosis or more appropriate care, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.<\/p>\n
Call Glynns Solicitors, specialists in medical negligence law.<\/p>\n
Please call us on 0800 234 3300<\/a> (or from a mobile 01275 334030<\/a>) or complete our Online Enquiry Form<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n
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