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OVARIAN CANCER - MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE




Between one and two out of every one thousand women will develop ovarian cancer during their lifetime. Unfortunately, some of these women will be the victim of medical malpractice as a result of a misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis or delay in the treatment of their ovarian cancer.


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Risk Factors


The cause of ovarian cancer is still not known. However, there are several well-documented risk factors that increase a woman's chance of developing this disease. These risk factors include :-

  • A family history of cancer.
  • A first-degree relative who has had ovarian cancer.
  • Being over the age of 50.
  • A personal medical history of breast or colon cancer.
  • Never having had children.
  • The use of hormone replacement therapy.
  • The use of fertility drugs.


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Symptoms


It can be difficult to recognize the presence of ovarian cancer when the disease is still in its earliest stages. Also, most women with ovarian cancer do not experience any symptoms until the cancer has reached an advanced stage. The most common symptoms of ovarian cancer are :-

  • nausea
  • constipation or diarrhea
  • frequent urination
  • pain or discomfort in the abdomen
  • loss of appetite
  • abnormal vaginal bleeding
  • nexplained weight loss or weight gain
  • feeling bloated, even if you have not eaten a lot


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Diagnosis


A combination of physical examinations and tests are used to diagnose ovarian cancer. These include :-

  • Examining the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder, vagina and rectum to detect any abnormalities.
  • Performing a biopsy using laparoscopy techniques in order to take a tissue sample for further testing.
  • Performing an ultrasound which is capable of distinguishing healthy, normal tissue from tumors and cysts.
  • Testing the blood for the presence of chemicals that indicate ovarian cancer.


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Medical Negligence


For ovarian cancer patients, survival depends on an early diagnosis. The earlier the diagnosis is made and treatment is started, the less pain, suffering and financial hardship the patient will have to endure.

Sometimes delayed diagnosis is the result of medical negligence which is a legal term that encompasses any negligent act on the part of a healthcare provider that causes harm to the patient. Examples of medical malpractice include failure to treat, misdiagnosis, improper treatment, delayed treatment, prescription errors and failure to perform appropriate follow-up tests.


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