Pennsylvania Failure to Diagnose Prostate Cancer Attorneys
Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer among men. Each year, more than 186,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in the United States. All cancer, including prostate cancer, begins in the body’s cells, which are the "building blocks of the human body."
Normally, cells grow and divide to form new cells as the body needs them. But sometimes new cells form when the body doesn’t need them. This buildup of extra cells often forms a mass of tissue or growth called a "tumor." Tumors can grow in the prostate and they can be either benign or malignant.
A man with prostate cancer may have any of these symptoms:
- Urinary problems (difficulty urinating, frequent urination, pain or burn during urination, having a hard time stopping or starting urine flow)
- Difficulty having an erection
- Blood in urine or semen
- Frequent pain in the lower back, hips or upper thighs
A specialist may perform several tests to diagnose prostate cancer including a digital rectal exam, blood tests for prostate specific antigen (PSA), a transrectal ultrasound and/or a transrectal biopsy. A biopsy is the removal of tissue to look for cancer cells. It’s the only sure way to diagnose prostate cancer. In this process, the doctor inserts needles through the rectum into the prostate. A transrectal ultrasound is usually used to guide the insertion of needles. A pathologist then checks the tissue samples for cancer cells.
Depending on which stage your prostate cancer is at, your specialist will recommend a treatment for you. Some treatment options for prostate cancer include surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy and chemotherapy. Depending on your condition, your doctor will also recommend a combination of treatments. For more information about Prostate Cancer Radiation Mistakes, visit the Medical Malpractice Lawyers at Anapol Schwartz.
Anyone can see based on these facts that it is critical that a patient affected by prostate cancer needs prompt diagnosis and treatment. Too many doctors miss the vital symptoms, fail to order the necessary tests or refer their patients to a specialist, who has the tools and ability to diagnose prostate cancer. If you or a loved one is suffering from prostate cancer and are suffering because your doctor failed to diagnose, misdiagnosed or delayed to diagnose prostate cancer, you should consult an experienced Philadelphia medical malpractice attorney immediately. Our skilled Pennsylvania prostate cancer misdiagnosis attorneys can help investigate your medical records and help determine if medical malpractice or negligence has worsened your condition, resulting in unnecessary pain, suffering or death.
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