Thank you for visiting Accident Claims. This is our Virtual Legal Assistant. To save you time, you can
ask any questions you like about your case and we'll provide you with the essential information from our
site. If you'd like to speak with us directly, call us on 0800 073 8801. We're open 24
hours a day.
Common Questions:
X
Free initial advice
A Complete Guide To Ovarian Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
If you've been hurt, our trusted solicitors can help
No upfront fees. No obligation. A specialist will review your enquiry and come back to you.
Trusted by injured people across the UK
100% No Win No FeeNothing to pay upfront
Over £100m WonSecured for injured clients
1000s of ReviewsProof from real clients
Ovarian cancer develops in the ovaries and typically affects women over the age of 50. This life-threatening disease can have drastic impacts, as it can potentially result in infertility and early menopause. Our guide about ovarian cancer misdiagnosis claims discusses not only the disease itself, but also how substandard medical care can sometimes cause patients to suffer otherwise unnecessary harm.
Here at Accident Claims, our solicitors offer their support for cancer misdiagnosis claims on a No Win No Fee basis, and we discuss this in greater detail towards the end of this guide. In the meantime, if you have any immediate questions regarding claiming for an ovarian cancer misdiagnosis, please get in touch with our team of professionals using the contact details below:
What Medical Negligence Can Cause An Ovarian Cancer Misdiagnosis?
Many types of medical negligence can cause an ovarian cancer misdiagnosis, including:
Misinterpreting test results: A radiographer overlooks a noticeable cancerous tumour in the patient’s ovary while reviewing their CT scan. The patient is discharged prematurely with an all-clear, allowing the ovarian cancer to spread.
Failure to refer: A doctor dismisses a patient’s clear symptoms of ovarian cancer and doesn’t refer them to a specialist. Instead, the GP misdiagnoses the patient with a bladder infection. The delay in getting cancer treatment leaves the patient with long-term organ damage.
Delayed treatment: An oncologist fails to submit a referral to a specific department for a patient who requires immediate treatment. This causes a significant delay in the patient receiving the help that they need, meaning the cancer gets worse.
However, it’s important to keep in mind that not every misdiagnosis is the result of substandard medical care. Our advisors can provide more tailored guidance on medical negligence and ovarian cancer misdiagnosis claims in general, so please feel free to get in touch.
Pain or tenderness in the stomach or between your hips
No appetite or a sense of fullness after eating
Feeling an urgent need to urinate or having to do so more frequently
Additional symptoms may vary from person to person, such as:
Indigestion
Constipation or diarrhoea
Back pain
Constant tiredness
Weight loss without actually trying
Vaginal bleeding after the menopause
If you believe your ovarian cancer misdiagnosis was caused by substandard medical care, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team.
What Is The Process For Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis?
The process for ovarian cancer diagnosis usually involves a scan and a blood test. However, other tests are often required to reach a diagnosis. These might include:
CT scans
Needle biopsies
Laparoscopies
Laparotomies
If you’d like to discuss what happened during your own diagnosis process or would like advice about ovarian cancer misdiagnosis claims, speak to an advisor today.
What Conditions Could Ovarian Cancer Be Misdiagnosed As?
Some of the most common conditions in which ovarian cancer can be misdiagnosed as include:
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Menopause
Ovarian cysts
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Endometriosis
Pelvic infections
Uterine fibroids
If you suffered avoidable harm because your ovarian cancer was misdiagnosed as one of the above, you may have valid grounds to claim. Find out today by discussing your situation with our team.
However, the type of treatment you will receive will depend on the following:
The size and type of ovarian cancer
Where the cancer is
If it has spread
Your general health
If you have any questions concerning your own treatment experience, please reach out to us today.
Getting Help With Ovarian Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
Here at Accident Claims, our advisors have helped people across the country get started with their ovarian cancer misdiagnosis claims. Thanks to their free, no-obligation case assessments, they have put numerous claimants in touch with our expert No Win No Fee solicitors.
Our solicitors work under something called a Conditional Fee Agreement. These CFAs come with the following benefits:
You won’t pay any solicitors’ fees if your ovarian cancer claim fails
You won’t pay any solicitors’ fees while your claim is ongoing
You won’t pay any upfront solicitors’ fees
If your claim wins, you’ll pay a success fee for the work your solicitor has done. This is taken directly from your compensation and is capped as a legally limited percentage, as per The Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2013.
At Accident Claims, we provide our clients with many helpful services throughout the medical negligence claims process, including but not limited to:
Walking you through every step of the claim so you never feel lost by the process
Arranging access to medical treatment that might not be available on the NHS
Gathering evidence on your behalf, including witness statements and copies of your medical records
Communicating with the defendant’s solicitors and keeping you informed at all times
Contact Accident Claims
We’re dedicated to helping you around the clock, 24 hours a day, so you never feel unsupported during this challenging time. Get in touch with us to find out more about ovarian cancer misdiagnosis claims using the contact information below: