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Mesothelioma Lawsuits: The Only Proven Cure

03rd March 2011
Currently there is no reliable cure for the cancerous asbestos-caused disease known as mesothelioma. Cancer treatments usually involve destroying malignant cells, while at the same preserving healthy cells. Typically, mesothelioma patients work with radia...
Author: Nick
Medical Malpractice

Why Ignoring Symptoms Of Colon Cancer Might Result in A Medical Malpractice Claim

24th September 2010
Patient: “Doctor, I am spotting blood in my stool.” Physician: “It is probalby nothing. You in all likelihood just have hemorrhoids.” Tragically, some time subsequently this individual learns that the bleeding was really the result of a cancerous tu...
Author: J. Hernandez
Medical Malpractice

Dealing With Medical Malpractice

22nd September 2010
The term “medical malpractice” is heard repeatedly. It means something different to a personal injury attorney than it does to most individuals, however. Malpractice doesn’t mean that a doctor was rude or that you just weren’t happy with their care. Malpr...
Author: Rasansky Law Firm
Medical Malpractice

Jury Awards $2,500,000 To Husband And Daughter Of Woman Who Died Of Metastatic Colon Cancer

07th July 2010
Statistically less than one percent people diagnosed with colon cancer are younger than thirty-five. Yet, given the deadly nature of the disease doctors typically concur that rectal bleeding, even in an individual under thirty-five, should be investigated...
Author: J. Hernandez
Medical Malpractice

When A Diagnosis Of Colon Cancer Metastasis May Lead to A Malpractice Lawsuit

24th June 2010
Colon cancer is the second leading reason for deaths due to cancer. Each year, around forty eight thousand individuals will die as a result of colon cancer. A large number of these deaths would be prevented with early detection and treatment through routi...
Author: J. Hernandez
Medical Malpractice

Patient May Have A Medical Malpractice Claim As A Result Of Physician's Failure To Diagnose Colon Ca

18th June 2010
Consider the following conversation: Patient: "Doctor, I notice blood in my stool." Physician: "There is nothing to worry about and you most likely simply have hemorrhoids." Tragically, some time subsequently this person learns that the bleeding was ...
Author: J. Hernandez