With roughly 65 annual deaths attributable to testicular cancer, it can be a life-changing diagnosis. Testicular cancer is a rarer type of cancer within the UK, where 95% of sufferers survive their cancer for 5 years or more, following a diagnosis. (According to Cancer Research UK.)
Unfortunately, misdiagnoses of testicular cancer can happen if a healthcare professional fails to reach the standard expected of them. If you’d like to find out more about making a cancer misdiagnosis claim, Accident Claims could help.
Key Takeaways
- You could make a testicular cancer misdiagnosis claim if you satisfy the medical negligence claim eligibility criteria.
- Our solicitors could help you on a No Win No Fee basis.
- You might be able to claim for the physical, mental and financial impact of your testicular cancer misdiagnosis.
- Early detection or diagnosis maximises survivability.
- According to Cancer Research UK, around 2,300 – 2,400 men are diagnosed with testicular cancer per year.
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To be connected with one of our friendly advisors to discuss your potential cancer misdiagnosis claim, you can reach us by:
- Calling us on 0800 073 8801
- Filling in our online claim form
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How Can Medical Negligence Lead To Testicular Cancer Misdiagnosis?
- What Are The Common Signs And Symptoms Of Testicular Cancer?
- How Is Testicular Cancer Diagnosed?
- What Could Testicular Cancer Be Mistaken For?
- Is A Misdiagnosis Of Testicular Cancer Common?
- What Are The Implications Of Testicular Cancer Being Misdiagnosed?
- How Can Accident Claims’ Help With A Claim?
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How Can Medical Negligence Lead To Testicular Cancer Misdiagnosis?
Unfortunately, testicular cancer misdiagnosis can occur due to a number of negligent actions. We have provided a few examples below:
- The medical professional who carried out your biopsy misinterpreted your results and provided a false negative diagnosis, leading to delays in treatment, therefore worsening your prognosis.
- Your doctor diagnoses your testicular cancer as a cyst and fails to refer you for specialist testing.
- Your GP fails to follow up on the results of a test, resulting in no diagnostic results.
- The medical professional you attend for a checkup misdiagnoses your testicular cancer as epididymitis and decides against referring you for further testing. This leads to your cancer worsening and spreading to your organs, requiring the need for invasive surgery and extensive treatment.
This is not an exhaustive list of how medical negligence could lead to a testicular cancer misdiagnosis, so if your claim specifics differ, please don’t worry. Contact our advisors today to see how you might be eligible to make a medical negligence claim with us.
What Are The Common Signs And Symptoms Of Testicular Cancer?
The most common symptoms of testicular cancer include:
- A lump or unexplained swelling in your testicle
- Growth of your testicle or testicles
- Aches or pains in your testicle or scrotum
- Feeling as though your scrotum is heavy
Some less obvious signs could be:
- Aches or pains in your back or lower stomach
- Unexplained weight loss
- Difficulty with swallowing or breathing
- A swollen or sore chest
How Is Testicular Cancer Diagnosed?
To examine how testicular cancer might be misdiagnosed, we must consider the diagnostic process. Your GP or doctor might recommend tests such as:
- An examination of your lower abdomen, testicles or penis for any lumps or growths
- Blood tests to determine the presence of any tumour markers to detect cancer early
Depending on the outcomes of your physical examination and the blood tests, your doctor may then recommend further testing or refer you to a specialist for an MRI or CT scan.
What Could Testicular Cancer Be Mistaken For?
Some health conditions present similar symptoms to those of testicular cancer. These include:
- Testicular cysts – a physical examination might show the presence of a lump, and it could be misdiagnosed as a cyst rather than a cancerous growth if further testing isn’t carried out.
- Sexually transmitted infections – chlamydia and gonorrhoea could result in both pain and swelling in the testicles, displaying similar signs to those of testicular cancer.
- Epididymitis – this occurs when there is either inflammation or an infection in the testicular tubes, often causing pain and swelling in the testicles.
If you’d like to talk about your own experiences with misdiagnosed testicular cancer, our advisors are on hand to discuss this with you. At Accident Claims, our solicitors are committed to supporting you through every step of your claim.
Is A Misdiagnosis Of Testicular Cancer Common?
As found in the Cancer Registrations Statistics from 2021, testicular cancer had the highest percentage diagnosed at stage 1 and 2, showing that through NHS testing alone, a large percentage of diagnoses had been detected early. However, there are no published statistics on how many misdiagnoses happen each year.
Despite this, testicular cancer is the 17th most common cancer in the UK (Cancer Research UK). Accounting for this tells us that testicular cancer is quite uncommon and rare, potentially suggesting that misdiagnoses can be common due to the general rarity of this type of cancer.
What Are The Implications Of Testicular Cancer Being Misdiagnosed?
A misdiagnosis of testicular cancer can have life-changing consequences, potentially leading to you receiving inappropriate or unnecessary treatment or delaying the actual treatment you require.
For example, if it is misdiagnosed, then it remains untreated, causing the tumour to progress. As the cancer progresses, it could spread to the person’s lungs, liver and other vital organs. This would then necessitate further aggressive treatments such as chemotherapy, ultimately affecting the patient’s quality of life.
As well as this, if testicular cancer remains untreated, as it has been misdiagnosed, this could lead to fertility issues, even in some cases requiring invasive surgery such as an orchidectomy, requiring lifelong hormone replacement therapy.
Suffering a testicular cancer misdiagnosis can also have huge psychological impacts. It can result in anxiety and emotional distress, particularly in cases where your prognosis is worsened due to the misdiagnosis.
You might’ve had to take time off work to recover or to receive treatments. This could have impacted you financially, meaning you have lost wages or even pension contributions as a result of being out of work.
We understand that experiencing the harm of a testicular cancer misdiagnosis can feel isolating, which is why our solicitors are committed to providing you with the highest level of care and support. Claiming compensation cannot undo the harm you have experienced, but it can provide financial relief, which could be used to fund further treatments you might now need.
To discuss how your own testicular cancer misdiagnosis has impacted your life, get in touch with us today. Our advisors are on hand to answer any questions you might have about starting a claim.
How Can Accident Claims’ Help With A Claim?
Here at Accident Claims, our solicitors are specialised with decades of experience advocating for claimants across the country. They work on a No Win No Fee basis, through the use of a Conditional Fee Agreement.
What this means is that by choosing to claim with us, you wouldn’t have any upfront costs for our solicitors’ legal services, no solicitors’ fees to continue your claim and no solicitors’ fees if your claim were unsuccessful.
However, if your claim were successful, a small fee would be deducted from your compensation to cover the costs of our solicitor’s legal services. This percentage is limited under the Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2013 to ensure that you receive the bulk of your compensation.
In addition to the benefits of claiming on a No Win No Fee basis, if you choose to work with us, you can expect:
- Regular updates and information about your claims process
- Help with evidence gathering
- Working alongside you to develop a recovery plan which suits your needs
- Arranging independent medical assessments if needed
- Ensuring that your claim is started within the time limit
- Clear and concise legal advice
This isn’t all that our solicitors could help you with. Use our contact details below to get in touch with us today and learn how else we could help you.
Get In Touch With Our No Win No Fee Solicitors
To learn more about testicular cancer misdiagnosis claims, you can reach our advisors by:
- Calling us on 0800 073 8801
- Filling in our online claim form
- Using our live chat
Learn More
Why not read our other guides about:
- How to make an x-ray negligence claim
- Sepsis compensation claims
- Cervical cancer misdiagnosis claims
Useful External Resources
- How to make a complaint against the NHS
- Who is eligible to apply for Statutory Sick Pay
- NHS information about cancer
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