Medical Negligence
Kingsley Napley LLP
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We - Brain Tumour & Cancer Misdiagnosis | Home | Services | Medical Negligence | Cancer Claims | Brain Tumours | Delayed Diagnosis | Contact Delayed Diagnosis of Brain Tumour: £175,000 Claim - Case Study Navigation: Medical Negligence > Cancer Claims > Brain Tumours > Case Studies Publication Date: 2024 Practice Area: Medical Negligence & Personal Injury £175,000 Brain Tumour Settlement: We secured £175,000 for a patient whose brain tumour diagnosis was significantly delayed due to medical failures, resulting in disease progression and compromised treatment options affecting long-term prognosis. Neurological Symptoms Presentation: Our client presented to medical professionals with neurological symptoms that should have raised suspicion of possible brain tumour and prompted immediate investigation through appropriate neuroimaging and specialist referral. Diagnostic Delays: Despite concerning neurological symptoms, there were significant delays in appropriate investigation, specialist referral, and neuroimaging that would have detected the brain tumour at an earlier, more treatable stage. Tumour Progression: The diagnostic delays allowed the brain tumour to progress to a more advanced stage, potentially affecting surrounding brain tissue and requiring more aggressive treatment with increased risks and complications. Treatment Impact: The delayed diagnosis meant our client required more extensive treatment including more aggressive surgery, additional chemotherapy, and radiation therapy that could have been avoided with earlier detection and intervention. Prognosis Implications: Earlier diagnosis and treatment would have provided better long-term prognosis and survival prospects. The delay in diagnosis has created ongoing anxiety about tumour progression and reduced confidence in long-term outcomes. Expert Oncology Evidence: We obtained evidence from leading brain tumour specialists who confirmed that the symptoms warranted immediate neurological investigation and that earlier diagnosis would have resulted in less aggressive treatment with better outcomes.
Measurable Results
Delayed diagnosis of brain tumour settled for £175,000 claim. Substantial six-figure settlement achieved for patient whose brain tumour diagnosis was delayed due to medical failures, resulting in disease progression and compromised treatment options with significant impact on prognosis and quality of life.