Colon & Rectal Cancer

Colon and rectal cancers are the second most common form of cancer in men. Early detection is key for stopping this treatable disease. There are several common signs of early stages of colon and rectal cancer, including complaints of blood in stool and rectal bleeding, a change in bowel habits, abdominal or unexplained anemia (fatigue).

Physicians should inform their patients on the possible significance of such symptoms. If these symptoms are interpreted correctly, diagnostic actions like colonoscopies can be ordered. At certain ages, sigmoidoscopies and/or colonoscopies should be done as a matter of routine screening for this treatable disease.

Most cancers are treatable and even preventable with early detection, and it is the responsibility of the treating physician and technicians to provide adequate medical care for their patients, including correctly interpreting symptoms, ordering follow-up tests in a timely manner and correctly reading test results. The failure to take the proper precautions, and to perform each of the procedures correctly, as other medical personnel would have done, is medical malpractice.

Under the statute of limitations, there is a limited amount of time after your incident in which you are able to pursue legal action. Therefore, it is imperative to get prompt legal advice from attorneys who are familiar with medical malpractice, and who have access to a variety of medical experts in such cancer-related fields as oncology, pharmacology and pathology. The Schwartzapfel Partners is highly experienced and knowledgeable in medical malpractice law and is committed to maximizing your legal results.

If you believe that cancer was diagnosed incorrectly or not in a timely manner, or simply need more information, please call us at 800-966-4999 to speak with one of our qualified lawyers.

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