Cancer negligence claims are for compensation for medical negligence in your cancer treatment. You could experience cancer negligence in England before, during and after diagnosis and have a medical negligence compensation claim.

A GP may fail to refer you for further testing when you are showing symptoms of cancer. The oncologist may make a misdiagnosis of cancer, and the oncology team could make errors with your cancer treatment.

A delay in cancer treatment, medical negligence with a cancer diagnosis and cancer negligence during treatment can impact your life and on the lives of loved ones.

Ross Aldridge Solicitors in Cheltenham can make a cancer negligence claim for compensation if you suffer medical negligence when you have cancer.

What is a cancer negligence claim?

A cancer negligence claim is the legal process to get compensation for the effects of the medical negligence on your life. You make a compensation claim against the NHS or the medical professional responsible for the cancer negligence.

Over 3.5 million people are living with cancer in the UK, up by nearly 500,000 people since 2020. Nearly 350,000 people are diagnosed with cancer in England every year, a large number, and everyone needs the correct treatment. Problems in the NHS, such as overcrowding, budget cutbacks and long waiting lists, are affecting cancer diagnosis and treatment in the UK. A recent survey shows that 66% of people with cancer say they are worried about the level of cancer care they are getting from the NHS. 

High cancer incidence rates combined with NHS cutbacks and longer waiting times for treatment are a worry and can lead to cancer negligence at any stage of the illness.

Ross Aldridge medical negligence solicitors in Cheltenham have the experience in working with cancer negligence cases to make a medical negligence compensation claim.

Common cancer negligence claims

Common cancer negligence claims in England range from a misdiagnosis of cancer to a missed cancer diagnosis to delays in beginning cancer treatment. Medical negligence in making a cancer diagnosis and in treating cancer can lead to a compensation claim.

You make a cancer negligence compensation claim for the impact of the medical negligence on your life.

Common claims for cancer negligence in England:

  • Failure to treat cancer negligence claims

  • Cancer misdiagnosis negligence claims

  • Missed diagnosis of cancer negligence claims

  • Delays in cancer treatment negligence claims

  • Cancer treatment medical negligence claims

Failure to treat cancer negligence claims

Failure to treat cancer negligence claims are for when the GP, hospital doctor or oncologist fails to treat your cancer after you get a cancer diagnosis.

The medical professional has a duty of care to treat your cancer when the test results show you have an accurate diagnosis of cancer.

To not begin medical cancer treatment or if the doctor fails to prescribe a course of cancer medication may be considered cancer negligence.

Ross Aldridge Solicitors can make your cancer negligence claim for compensation when you suffer medical negligence in cancer care.

Cancer misdiagnosis negligence claims

Cancer misdiagnosis negligence claims happen when there is medical negligence at that crucial stage of a cancer journey, at the time of cancer diagnosis.

A cancer misdiagnosis can have many impacts on your cancer treatment.

Types of cancer misdiagnosis negligence claims in England:

  • The oncologist misdiagnosed stomach cancer as bowel cancer

  • The GP misdiagnosed skin cancer as a bad skin rash

  • The hospital consultant misdiagnoses cancer and gives the all-clear

Ross Aldridge Solicitors can make your cancer negligence claim for compensation when you suffer medical negligence in cancer care.

Missed diagnosis of cancer negligence claims

Any missed diagnosis of cancer negligence claims are for the missed opportunity to make an accurate diagnosis of cancer and to begin prompt treatment at an early stage of cancer.

Prompt diagnosis and beginning cancer treatment immediately can be key factors in cancer survival.

Types of missed diagnosis of cancer claims in England:

  • An oncologist missed a diagnosis of cancer after reading the test results

  • GP misread the cancer test results

  • The oncologist failed to diagnose cancer despite a patient showing symptoms

Ross Aldridge medical negligence solicitors can make your cancer negligence claim for compensation when you suffer medical negligence in cancer care.

Delays in cancer treatment negligence claims

Delays in cancer treatment negligence claims are for unacceptable delays when you are suffering with cancer. Accurate and prescribed cancer treatment can improve your cancer survival chances and help you live with cancer.

Types of delays in cancer treatment negligence claims in England:

  • An oncologist fails to order cancer treatment after a cancer treatment

  • Errors with cancer diagnosis cause medical negligence in treatment

  • Administration error leads to cancer treatment delays

Ross Aldridge no win no fee solicitors in Cheltenham can make your cancer negligence claim for compensation when you suffer medical negligence with cancer care.

Cancer treatment medical negligence claims

Cancer treatment medical negligence claims are for when you suffer medical negligence during and after the treatment for cancer. You can experience medical negligence with cancer treatment at the NHS Hospital or from the GP, and the Oncologist dealing with your cancer.

Types of cancer treatment claims in England:

  • An oncology nurse gives the incorrect medication during cancer treatment

  • An oncologist fails to prescribe the correct cancer treatment after a diagnosis

  • Hospital administration fails to order the full course of cancer treatment

Ross Aldridge, medical negligence solicitors in Cheltenham, can help you make a cancer negligence claim for compensation.

Compensation in a Cancer Negligence Claim

Compensation in a cancer negligence claim can range from the low £10,000s in some claims to over £10 million in claims for missed diagnosis and even the death of a patient.

The compensation awarded in a medical negligence claim can vary depending on how much discomfort and disruption you experience in your life today and in the future due to the medical negligence.

Many cancer negligence claims result in very high awards, as a misdiagnosis of cancer or negligence in your cancer treatment can be fatal.

Compensation for cancer medical negligence can see claims of:

  • Cancer negligence following diagnosis of skin cancer – £34,500

  • Liver cancer in a child goes undiagnosed by an oncologist – £96,800

  • Cancer screening delay causes errors in breast cancer diagnosis – £105,900

  • Errors with cancer medication led to the death of a patient – £116,700

  • Failure to diagnose cancer puts stomach cancer beyond treatment – £226,300

(The figures given here are for General Damages, the pain, suffering, and loss of amenity following an injury due to cancer negligence by a medical professional. In the medical negligence claim, you may also receive compensation for any financial losses, the Special Damages you suffer due to the cancer negligence.)

As in all medical negligence claims, each case is dealt with according to the facts and the details of the individual patient.

Ross Aldridge No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitors can advise you on a cancer negligence claim and can help you form a successful compensation claim.

What can you claim for in a Cancer Negligence Claim?

In a cancer negligence claim, you claim compensation for any damages that occurred while under the care of a medical professional. You claim compensation for the misdiagnosis of cancer and treatment errors due to a breach of duty of care.

There are two types of compensation damages due when claiming for any kind of medical negligence, such as Cancer Negligence:

General Damages in a Cancer Negligence claim are for any pain, suffering and loss of amenity, PSLA, you have experienced due to the misdiagnosis of bowel cancer or any form of cancer negligence.

  • Pain is what you suffer above what would be a standard spectrum of pain for the condition you have and for a person with your medical history.
  • Suffering is the unnecessary discomfort you go through following the errors made by the cancer doctor when treating you.
  • Loss of Amenity is the difficulty in carrying out your everyday activities, such as walking, sitting, playing sports, and sleeping, after the cancer negligence.

Special Damages in a cancer negligence claim are for the loss of earnings, other out-of-pocket expenses and financial costs due to the medical negligence. 

  • Loss of earnings includes compensation for time off work and any reduction of your income in the future. 
  • Financial costs cover any care you may need due to medical negligence by an oncologist or other medical professionals treating you at any stage of your cancer journey.
  • Out-of-pocket expenses cover medical appointments, travel, accommodation, and meals.

You will need to keep all receipts for all expenses, such as payments for meals, any hotel stays and travel to and from medical appointments.

Your solicitor can make a compensation claim to cover your losses due to the costs and long-term care needs after negligence in your cancer treatment.

When you or a loved one suffers due to cancer negligence, you can claim medical negligence compensation. 

Ross Aldridge Solicitors will be with you when making a claim for cancer negligence in England.

Who can be responsible for cancer negligence?

The medical professional treating you or your loved one can be responsible for the cancer negligence. Every medical professional has a duty of care to you when you have a suspected case of cancer.

The GP may be responsible for the cancer diagnosis negligence when they do not refer you for tests when you have possible cancer symptoms. An oncologist may also breach their duty of care by failing to follow up on any cancer tests.

In the NHS, cancer negligence is known as a ‘Never Event.’ The NHS has a series of guidelines for diagnosing cancer, treating cancer and for cancer screening. If the medical professional does not follow the NICE guidelines for cancer treatment, it could be cancer negligence.

The medical professional who may be responsible for cancer negligence:

  • The GP who fails to recognise the symptoms of cancer

  • The doctor who does not refer you for cancer screening

  • The oncologist who does not refer you for tests

  • The radiologist who makes an error during cancer scanning

  • The oncology nurse who makes errors during cancer treatment

  • The pharmacy that makes an error with the cancer medication

  • The NHS hospital responsible for cancer treatment

Ross Aldridge No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitors will work with you to make a compensation claim if you have a cancer negligence claim.

Fatal cancer negligence

Fatal cancer negligence happens when the medical negligence in your cancer diagnosis and treatment is only discovered when the cancer has spread too far in your body.

You may be able to make the fatal cancer negligence claim before you pass away, or a family member can make it on your behalf.

When a medical professional breaches their duty of care to a loved one and they die of cancer due to the fatal medical negligence, you may take a compensation claim on their behalf.

Loved ones in a fatal cancer negligence case are known as ‘dependents’ and can be:

  • A spouse or former spouse of the injured person

  • Someone who lived with the patient for two years as a husband, wife, or civil partner.

  • Blood children, adopted children or those who became children through marriage or civil partnership

  • Parents and those acting as parents, such as a guardian or step-parents

  • Grandparents or great-grandparents

  • Brothers, sisters, cousins, and other direct relatives

A Ross Aldridge medical negligence solicitor can be with you when making a fatal cancer negligence claim.

Make a Cancer Negligence Claim Today

Make a cancer negligence claim today by contacting Ross Aldridge Solicitors in Cheltenham.

Ross Aldridge Solicitors have the experience of making cancer negligence claims throughout southern England.

A cancer negligence claim can get compensation for the medical negligence before, during and after you get a cancer diagnosis.

Ross Aldridge Solicitors fight all medical negligence compensation claims on a No Win No Fee basis.

Contact Ross Aldridge Solicitors in Cheltenham to make a cancer negligence compensation claim today.

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