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Colon cancer affects the large intestine. The disease usually affects older adults and may be caused by lifestyle choices or genetics. The symptoms mimic severe digestive issues or do not show up at all until the disease is in the late stages. Medical professionals recommend scheduling colonoscopies at 50 or sooner if symptoms appear.
If your doctor diagnoses colon cancer, they will discuss treatment options with you. The survival rate for colon cancer is excellent if found in the early stages. If you have legal concerns about your diagnosis or treatment, make sure to contact a Nassau County colon cancer lawyer. Our medical malpractice attorneys could help you understand your legal options.
Typically, a colonoscopy will reveal the presence of polyps. The medical team will conduct a biopsy to determine if any polyps are malignant. If they detect cancer, the next step will likely be surgery to remove the tumor or the affected portion of the colon.
The surgery will help the medical team determine the pathological stage of the cancer, which will determine the next treatment steps. Though precancerous polyps typically get removed during a colonoscopy, cancers in stages I through IV may require invasive abdominal surgery.
A person’s medical team will inform them that any surgery comes with some risk. While things may go wrong during surgery that cannot be assigned fault, many doctors and surgeons find themselves facing malpractice charges for carelessly performing surgery, ignoring symptoms, and inaccurately diagnosing the patient’s condition. Some instances that would indicate malpractice during colon cancer treatment include:
A Nassau County attorney could determine the next steps after determining that a doctor or surgeon’s actions amount to colon cancer malpractice.
Malpractice lawsuits involve many people, including the patient, medical team members, attorneys, and expert medical witnesses for both sides. The steps a person needs to take to prepare themselves for a malpractice claim include the following:
An attorney will establish and define the standard of care and take steps to prove negligence or malpractice. The burden of proof lies on the injured person to show that the malpractice caused injury or damage. An attorney will assist in employing medical experts to support a person’s negligence claim.
At Duffy & Duffy, we have spent years helping thousands of clients find restitution for medical malpractice. We know the court process and understand that winning cases depends on preparation and the quality of expert witness testimony.
If you suspect negligence or malpractice caused further suffering or injury to you or a family member during a colon cancer treatment or surgery, contact us for a no-obligation consultation. Our Nassau County colon cancer lawyers are here to help you through the process and ensure you get the settlement you deserve. You only pay a fee if you receive a settlement.
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