Cervical cancer affects women of lower part of uterus or cervix. More than 11,000 women in the United States of this cancer are diagnosed each year. If it is diagnosed early, the treatment can be successful. On the other hand, a misdiagnosis of delayed treatment can result. Without the right treatment, the survival rate decreases significantly, and it can lead to death.
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How to diagnose cervical cancer
Sexually active women go regularly should have pap smears. Pap smears are, although no diagnostic test used abnormal cells on the ground. If there are abnormal cells, further tests must be ordered to make a positive diagnosis. Some diagnostic tests include the following:
Colposcopy – an instrument called a colposcope is used to the cervix and more clearly see areas of abnormal cell growth
Biopsy – comes from the cervix for the examination of a sample of abnormal tissue
Cervix scratch – is a special tool used to tissue lining to scratch the cervical canal, an area the doctor not reach with the colposcope
Biopsy – a cone-shaped piece of tissue is removed from the cervix.
Not monitoring diagnostic tests or incorrectly interpreted you can the results of successful treatment options and the consequences can be fatal.
How does the misdiagnosis
A missing or wrong diagnosis of cervical cancer can occur for the following reasons:
The doctor do not recognize the symptoms of cervical cancer, run diagnosis of tests required for the
The doctor not full medical history to get important for the identification of risk factors such as human papilloma virus (HPV)
Lab results are incorrectly interpreted.
A lab error causes, that the patient to be confused with a different patient results
There are many types of misdiagnosis. Late diagnosis and missed diagnosis wrong diagnosis can each have their own result. For example, a false diagnosis of cancer can a person in the treatments that are not needed, if not it mean a patient. Furthermore, cancer not been met, is a patient not treated, they actually need to live.
Have you been misdiagnosed?
If you have been diagnosed with cervical cancer, there are legal steps you can take, and with the help of a medical lawyer, it can happen. A victim can a compensation for damage that restore lost and the negligent party cannot be held responsible. This can include lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering.
Consult a lawyer to find out more about your rights, if you have received a misdiagnosis of cervical cancer. It checks your case free of charge and provide advice on your rights.