Failure to Diagnose or Misdiagnosis of Cervical Cancer
Pittsburgh Cervical Cancer Misdiagnosis Lawyers
Discovery of cervical cancer can come as a great shock. Obviously, cancer is a scary diagnosis. Although you may have experienced various symptoms such as missed periods, painful urination, or pelvic discomfort it may be easy to dismiss it as something else. For many of the same reasons your doctor may have missed the diagnosis for cervical cancer. Failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis of cervical cancer is far to common and can lead to great consequences as cervical cancer is a leading cause of death for women. The attorneys at Ronald J. Bua & Associates are experienced lawyers and can help.
When cervical cancer cells are present medical providers should follow up with diagnostic tests such as:
- Colposcopy - using an instrument called a colposcope to look at the cervix
- Biopsy - taking a sample of the abnormal tissue or further tests
- Endocervical - scraping and removing samples of tissue lining the endocervical canal
- Cone biopsy - a coned shape piece of tissue removed from the cervix
A physician who does not oversee diagnostic testing or misinterprets results can cause successful treatment to be delayed. This delay could be fatal.
If you or a loved one contracted cervical cancer, which leads to significant injury or death that could have been prevented with the proper care contact our attorneys immediately.
For free initial consultation please contact Ronald J. Bua & Associates at 412-471-4244 or toll free at 877-752-8200.
