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STOMACH CANCER - MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE




With recent advancements in medicine and oncology, it is now possible to effectively treat and sometimes cure, stomach cancer. Even in cases where the cancer cannot be cured, physicians are able to significantly improve the patient's quality of life. Treating and curing stomach cancer depends on timely diagnosis of the illness. Too often, healthcare providers fail to properly diagnose stomach cancer, sometimes due to medical negligence, which causes a delay in the onset of treatment. Making a diagnosis of stomach cancer is often difficult because there are typically no symptoms within the early stages. Even if symptoms do manifest themselves, they are often so vague that the patient simply ignores them. The most common symptoms of stomach cancer are :-

  • abdominal pain or discomfort
  • heartburn or indigestion
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • stomach bloating after meals
  • fatigue and weakness
  • loss of appetite
  • vomiting blood
  • blood in the stool

Despite the challenges in detecting stomach cancer, however, some cases of delayed diagnosis amount to medical negligence. If you have been the victim of stomach cancer medical negligence, then you may be entitled to compensation for the worsening of your condition.


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Diagnosis


Diagnosing stomach cancer involves the consideration of a patient's medical history, reviewing the patient's medical records and performing specific physical and laboratory tests. These tests include :-

  • Endoscopy, which involves inserting a thin, lighted tube into the stomach through the mouth at which time a tissue sample can be taken.
  • X-rays of the stomach and esophagus following a barium swallow (a radio opaque solution that outlines the stomach on the x-rays).
  • Faecal occult blood test to check for the hidden presence of blood in the stool.


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Treatment


Unless stomach cancer is detected in an early stage before it has had a chance to spread to other organs, it can be difficult to treat. Treatment options for stomach cancer include :-

  • A special surgery known as gastrectomy.
  • Chemotherapy, which involves using drugs to destroy cancerous cells throughout the body.
  • Radiation therapy, which involves using high-energy rays to prevent malignant cells from growing by damaging them.
  • Biological therapy, also known as immunotherapy, which is a treatment that aids the immune system in attacking and destroying malignant cells.


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Medical Negligence Solicitors


Contact a specialist solicitor today and receive legal advice on your potential stomach cancer medical negligence claim. You should speak with a qualified and experienced lawyer who will advise you on the likely value of your claim and on what steps you should take next. Don't delay - time limits apply.


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