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Quick Facts
Skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer.
Melanoma is less common than some other types of skin cancer, but it is more likely to grow and spread.
About 96,480 new melanomas will be diagnosed (about 57,220 in men and 39,260 in women) in 2019.
Source: American Cancer Society
SKIN CANCER MISDIAGNOSIS
Failure to Diagnose Skin Cancer
The most lethal type of skin cancer is melanoma. Early diagnosis is imperative to a patient’s outcome. Treatment of early skin cancer is almost always performed in a doctor’s office and is rarely painful. However, if skin cancer is not identified and allowed to spread, the treatment can be invasive and painful. If left untreated altogether, skin cancer can be fatal.
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Examples of Medical Malpractice Related to Skin Cancer
Clients come to our law firm with stories of:
- A doctor failing to test patient-identified spots or changes in moles
- A physician failing to perform a shaved biopsy after looking at a suspicious mole or skin lesion
- A doctor failing to offer routine skin cancer screening to a patient with a family history or other indicators of increased skin cancer risk
- A pathologist failing to correctly interpret test results
- Misdiagnosis of the type of skin cancer
- Failure to aggressively treat identified skin cancer
- Failure to biopsy removed growths or moles
The failure to timely diagnose skin cancer may result in cancer spreading where treatment is unlikely to permit a cure.
File A Skin Cancer Misdiagnosis Case
If you or a loved one has had skin cancer that was untreated due to medical error, call an experienced medical malpractice attorney to schedule your free initial consultation. Or fill out our contact form to learn about our experience with cases involving delayed skin cancer diagnosis.
Pennsylvania Skin Cancer Misdiagnosis FAQ
What is skin cancer misdiagnosis?
Skin cancer misdiagnosis occurs when skin cancer is missed, improperly identified, or not treated in a timely manner by a healthcare provider. Learn more about cancer misdiagnosis.
Why is early skin cancer diagnosis important?
According to the information provided, early diagnosis is critical because skin cancer is often easier to treat before it spreads. Delayed diagnosis may lead to more invasive treatment and can become life-threatening if left untreated. Read about the long-term impacts of delayed cancer diagnosis.
What type of skin cancer is considered the most dangerous?
Melanoma is identified as the most lethal type of skin cancer because it is more likely to grow and spread compared to other forms of skin cancer.
What medical mistakes can lead to skin cancer malpractice claims?
Examples may include failing to biopsy suspicious moles or lesions, failing to test patient-identified skin changes, misinterpreting pathology results, failing to screen high-risk patients, or failing to properly treat diagnosed skin cancer. Learn more about recognizing signs of medical malpractice in Pennsylvania.
Can delayed skin cancer diagnosis allow cancer to spread?
Yes. The information provided states that failure to timely diagnose skin cancer may allow the cancer to spread to other areas of the body where treatment may be less effective. To discuss a potential claim, contact Frischman & Rizza, P.C.
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