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Certain cancers, for instance, colon cancer and breast cancer, have gotten a good deal of attention in the media. Even with this some people are not diagnosed until there is metastasis. There are various reasons for that. There continue to be many men and women who do not have insurance and cannot pay for the tests necessary for the early diagnosis of these cancers. Next there are men and women who refuse to go to a doctor except for when they do not feel well. Regrettably, a person may continue to feel well until the cancer spreads. Plus, there are people who just choose to not undergo screening even after their doctor advises them to do it.

Every now and then though it is the doctor who is responsible for the delay by not failing to recommend screening. For example, there are doctors who do not recommend breast cancer screening for female patients. The clinical breast examination and the mammogram are the tests generally used to screen women for breast cancer .

Under these circumstances the individual’s cancer might go undiagnosed until it reaches an advanced stage. In cases like this the individual might end up with stage 4 colon cancer or stage 4 breast cancer. In cases like these that person might be able to pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit against their doctor for failing to recommend screening that would have detected the cancer early. If a person was not diagnosed with cancer before the cancer had already spread he or she needs to speak with a competent attorney without delay.

The material provided here is intended only for general educational uses only. It is not meant as, nor should it be interpreted to be, medical or legal advice. If you have any health or medical concerns contact a doctor right away. And if you believe you may have a medical malpractice case speak to an attorney. A lawyer can figure out if you have a valid claim. Call the lawyer immediately as the law limits the time you have to pursue a claim.