A late diagnosis or misdiagnosis of cancer can have devastating consequences. Undetected cancer can spread to other parts of the body making it much harder to treat. In the worst case scenario patients can be left facing terminal cancer.

The most commonly misdiagnosed, or late to be diagnosed cancers are typically:

• Bowel cancer.
• Breast cancer.
• Cervical cancer.
• Lung cancer.
• Ovarian cancer.
• Pancreatic cancer.
• Prostate cancer.
• Skin cancer.
• Testicular cancer.

You may be able to claim for the following:

• Loss of earnings.
• Pain and suffering.
• Medical expenses such as prescription charges and painkillers.
• Compensation for the care and support provided by family or friends.
• Reduced life expectancy.
• Ongoing illness.
• Recovery time.
• Expected lifestyle changes.