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06/25/2015

Learn more about retained surgical objects by visiting http://www.medical-attorneys.com/medical-malpractice-retained-surgical-objects-2/

A common case of medical malpractice is when doctors leave behind surgical objects such as sponges, needles, towels, scissors and gauze in the patient’s

06/23/2015

http://www.medical-attorneys.com/new-york-and-its-statute-of-limitations-on-medical-malpractice-cases/

A statute of limitation is a law that serves to limit the years within which a person may file a lawsuit against another party. In New York, the statute

06/16/2015

To learn more about informed consent/lack of disclosure visit http://www.medical-attorneys.com/medical-negligence-informed-consentlack-of-disclosure/

A physician must exercise their best judgement when choosing a patient as an appropriate candidate for surgery. Physicians now must obtain patient’s

06/12/2015

The importance of an early diagnosis to cancer patients http://www.medical-attorneys.com/the-importance-of-an-early-diagnosis-to-cancer-patients/

The necessity of an early diagnosis is fundamental to save a cancer patient’s life. Different kinds of the disease have different survival rates

06/04/2015

To learn more about jury awards in medical malpractice cases visit http://www.medical-attorneys.com/new-york-verdicts-and-settlements/

Over the recent years, insurers, hospitals, and physicians have been raising questions that contest the civil jury institution and their ability to

05/29/2015

To learn more about cancer visit http://www.medical-attorneys.com/10-things-to-know-about-cancer/

1. Misdiagnosis occurs in 10 to 20 percent of all cases of cancer. 2. A study shows that around 28% of the mistakes made in diagnosing 580 cancer cases

05/28/2015

Failure to Diagnose Cancer Cases – Early Detection - One of the main keys to fighting cancer is early detection..


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The Failure to Diagnose Cancer Attorneys at The Gordon Diefenbach law firm have more than 25+ years’ experience representing clients who have...

04/30/2015

Breast Cancer and Second Opinions
By: Ashley

Actress and singer Rita Wilson, who has recently undergone a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery for breast cancer, is crediting her road to recovery to getting a second opinion. According to a poll conducted in 2005, only 44 percent of people ever considered getting a second opinion from their doctor, and only three percent did so always.

Wilson stated, “I share this to educate others that a second opinion is critical to your health. You have nothing to lose if both opinions match up for the good, and everything to gain if something that was missed is found, which does happen. Early diagnosis is key.”

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women. Early detection is crucial because the disease is easier to treat and there is a larger chance of full recovery. While hereditary factors cannot be avoided, preventive steps can still be taken. Women should continue to have regular check ups with their doctors and always inquire about signs and symptoms of breast cancer. Though second opinions may seem unnecessary to some women, second opinions have saved other women’s lives. Always get a second opinion when it comes to your health, especially if it involves breast cancer.

04/20/2015

Liver Cancer
By: Ashley

On April 9th, 2015, Gregg M. Kander won a $5.7 million jury verdict for medical malpractice. He was the husband of Ellen Weiss Kander, who died of liver cancer on June 5, 2012 at a young age. Mr. Kander’s attorney “argued that the defendants failed to properly diagnose a lesion on Ms. Kander’s liver”and he stated, “It could have been surgically removed for a complete cure.”

According to the American Cancer Society, though the average age of diagnosis of liver cancer is 63, more than 95 percent of people diagnosed with liver cancer are 45 years of age or older. Signs and symptoms of liver cancer often come in the later stages of the disease, which is why liver cancer is not frequently detected early.

By reducing exposures to known risk factors for this disease such as alcohol and to***co use and unprotected s*x, many liver cancers could be prevented. Do not wait to ask your doctor questions about preventing liver cancer. Take care of your body and take precautions now.