One of the first things to understand about a breast cancer case is staging. Breast cancer stages range from 0 to IV, with many subcategories. Lower numbers indicate earlier stages of cancer, while higher numbers reflect late-stage cancers. If a doctor waits too long to order the appropriate tests, the disease can progress without treatment. […]
Category Archives: Cancer
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Jul
Jul
Perhaps no other cancer is more a casualty of the “doctor knows best” fallacy than prostate cancer. Over 1.2 million men a year are diagnosed with prostate cancer in the United States. If you are a man over the age of 40, your doctor should be talking to you about prostate cancer. That discussion should […]
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Apr
Apr
Something that a young woman never expects to feel is a lump in her breast, especially if breast implants have previously been placed. Everything checked out during the implant surgery so the lump must be a cyst, right? Wrong! Physicians who treat young women with lumps in their breasts must be vigilant in making sure […]
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Oct
Oct
As a medical malpractice attorney, I have represented dozens of women and their families in cases involving delays in treatment for breast cancer. Those cases have taught me about the courage of women facing this terrible disease, and that early detection and treatment are critical. On a personal level, I have a mom, a wife, […]