Major advancements have improved treatment of various types of cancer and the life spans of those diagnosed. Cancer was once considered a death sentence, but now there is hope in treating and recovering from the disease. Early detection, however, is vital. A misdiagnosis or even a briefly delayed diagnosis can make a treatable condition untreatable.

This month is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, so we will look at some of the risks and effects of delayed diagnosis in lung cancer cases. Cancer misdiagnoses claim more than 40,000 lives per year with lung cancer being the most commonly misdiagnosed. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer related deaths in the United States.

Lung cancer does not refer to just one disease. It can be subcategorized into small cell lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, large cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and lung carcinoid tumors.

Smoking is the most common risk for developing lung cancer, however, genetics, asbestos exposure, and radon gas exposure can all play a roll.

Often, lung cancer is misdiagnosed at first because many of the early signs overlap with other conditions. Some of the most common conditions that lung cancer is mistaken with include: tuberculosis, pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma, COPD, acid reflux, encysted lung effusion, Gastroesophageal Reflux disease, lung abscesses, lung nodules, lymphoma, pulmonary embolism, and Thoracic Hodgkin disease.

Diagnosis for lung cancer can be incorrect, delayed, or completely missed. When any of these happen, the chances of recovering or surviving drop significantly. A delayed lung cancer diagnosis can be a form of medical malpractice. If your doctor was aware of your symptoms but failed to properly diagnose you for a long period of time, you may have a medical malpractice claim, particularly if you are diagnosed in an advanced stage.

For more information or to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced lawyer regarding delayed or misdiagnosed cancer in West Virginia, please contact us at 304-367-1862.

Attorney Timothy Manchin established the Manchin Injury Law Group in 2011 after his law partner of more than 25 years became a West Virginia circuit court judge. His focus is on helping individual clients and entire families victimized by negligent acts.

  • Taylor Downs was easy to talk to (I do not speak the legal language well!) and was very upfront and honest about the entire process of my case. He kept me updated as the case progressed, and answered my relentless questions. The end result was a favorable settlement that I’m not sure could have been any better with anyone else. In short, go see Taylor if you have a case. Don’t be intimidated to go seek his help, he won’t blow your brains out with “legal speak”.

    - PAUL MOUSER

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  • The support given helped me to feel like I was included in my personal injury case every step of the way. I was informed about the entire process throughout. It was amazing how quick the turn around time was and I would definitely recommend Attorney Timothy J. Manchin to anyone!

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