Bowel cancer
Around 30,000 new cases of bowel cancer are diagnosed in England and Wales each year with cancer of this type often starting off as a polyp, which can take many years to become cancerous. However, if the polyp is removed, the cancer should not develop.
Patients who may be suffering the onset of colorectal cancer may experience bleeding from the rectum, abdominal pain, or weight loss. Referral to a specialist will generally result in further investigations, such as a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy, to exclude or confirm the diagnosis of cancer.
Cases relating to bowel cancer often arise from a failure to reasonably diagnose the cancer, or a delayed diagnosis. In certain circumstances, patients may be deprived of the chance of a cure, or the opportunity to provide palliative care may be lost.
If you have suffered as a result of a medical accident or because of sub-standard care or management, the law can help you find out what happened and why, and in some cases recover compensation for your suffering. Contact us for further information.
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