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A 58-year-old Florida man visits his primary care physician because a cough that started several weeks earlier will not go away. He has smoked in the past, although he quit years ago. He also complains of unusual fatigue and occasionally notices a dull ache in his upper back. The physician suspects bronchitis. He receives antibiotics and an inhaler. The cough improves slightly but never disappears. Three months later, he develops another respiratory infection and goes to an urgent care clinic. A chest X-ray is obtained. The radiology report describes a small opacity in the upper portion of his right lung...

A 59-year-old man visits his primary care physician because he has been losing weight without trying. He has little appetite and complains of a persistent discomfort in his upper abdomen that sometimes seems to travel into his back. His initial blood work does not reveal an obvious explanation. He is told that his symptoms may be caused by acid reflux, stress, or changes in his diet. Several months later, the symptoms are worse. He has lost another 15 pounds. His wife notices that his eyes occasionally look yellow. He returns to the doctor and is referred to a gastroenterologist, but...

For many women, a Pap smear is just another item on an annual checklist. It takes only a few minutes, and most patients expect that if something is wrong, their doctor's office will call. That expectation is reasonable. Unfortunately, delayed diagnosis of cervical cancer often has little to do with a patient failing to seek medical care. Instead, these cases frequently involve breakdowns within the healthcare system itself. An abnormal Pap smear is overlooked. A positive HPV test is never followed up. A biopsy is delayed for months. A pathology report is filed away without anyone notifying the patient. By...

One of the most dangerous myths about ovarian cancer is that it is a "silent disease." It isn't. More often, the problem is that the symptoms are subtle, easy to dismiss, and frequently mistaken for far less serious conditions. A woman may visit her primary care physician several times over the course of months complaining of bloating, pelvic pain, abdominal discomfort, or feeling full after eating only a small amount of food. She may be told she has acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, menopause, constipation, or simply stress. By the time the correct diagnosis is finally made, the cancer may...

Cancer is one of the most serious medical conditions a person can face—but when detected early, many forms of cancer are highly treatable. Unfortunately, when healthcare providers fail to recognize symptoms, order appropriate testing, or follow up on abnormal results, cancer may go undiagnosed until it reaches an advanced and far more dangerous stage. At Bounds Law Group, we represent victims and families throughout Florida in complex medical malpractice and wrongful death cases. One of the most life-altering forms of negligence we investigate involves the delayed diagnosis of cancer due to medical errors or failures in care. Contact us today...