Womb (Uterine) Cancer Misdiagnosis
If you're reading this after experiencing delays or mistakes in diagnosis of womb cancer, we understand the deep distress and frustration you must be feeling. At The Medical Law Partnership, we've helped many women in your position, and we want you to know that you have options for seeking justice and compensation for what you've endured.
How common are errors in Womb or uterine cancer diagnosis?
Womb cancer (also known as uterine or endometrial cancer) is actually the most common gynaecological cancer in the UK, yet diagnostic errors occur more frequently than they should. Research shows that many women experience significant delays in diagnosis, often because symptoms like abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain or unusual discharge are mistakenly attributed to menopause, fibroids or other gynaecological conditions.
We frequently encounter cases where women visited their GP multiple times with concerning symptoms before finally receiving the correct diagnosis. What makes these delays particularly troubling is that womb cancer has excellent treatment outcomes when caught early. If you feel your concerns weren’t taken seriously or tests were delayed unnecessarily, you’re not alone – and you may have strong grounds for a compensation claim.
Several critical mistakes can occur during the womb cancer diagnostic process. One of the most common failures we see is when GPs don’t investigate postmenopausal bleeding properly, dismissing it as hormonal changes without arranging scans or referrals. Another frequent error occurs when abnormal ultrasound findings aren’t acted upon promptly, or when biopsy results are misinterpreted.
We’ve handled cases where women with persistent symptoms and clear risk factors (like obesity, diabetes or family history) weren’t offered timely investigations. Perhaps most concerning are situations where test results clearly indicated potential cancer but weren’t communicated to patients or followed up appropriately. If any of these failures contributed to your delayed diagnosis, you may have a strong case for compensation, especially if the delay allowed your cancer to progress unnecessarily.
Taking the first step towards a claim might feel daunting, but we’re here to make the process as straightforward and supportive as possible. When you contact us, we’ll listen carefully to your experience and review your medical records to assess whether there’s evidence of negligence in your case.
Our specialist solicitors, who focus on women’s cancer negligence claims, will guide you through every stage. We’ll obtain independent medical opinions from gynaecological oncologists to determine whether your diagnosis should have been made sooner, and whether this delay caused you additional harm. You won’t need to worry about upfront costs – we work on a no-win, no-fee basis, so you only pay if your claim is successful.
Compensation in womb cancer negligence cases aims to address both the physical and emotional impact of what you’ve endured. You may be able to claim for the additional pain and suffering caused by the diagnostic delay, including any more aggressive treatment you consequently needed (such as more extensive surgery or additional therapies).
Financial compensation can cover lost earnings if you were unable to work, medical expenses you incurred, and any care costs you faced during treatment and recovery. For cases where the delay has led to long-term consequences like early menopause (if ovaries had to be removed), fertility issues, or spread of cancer, compensation can account for ongoing care needs, loss of fertility, and loss of quality of life. We’ll ensure your claim fully reflects the impact the negligence has had on you and your family.
Womb cancer negligence claims can take between 2 to 4 years to resolve, though complex cases may take significantly longer. Cases where negligence is quickly admitted may settle towards the lower end of this timeframe, while those requiring multiple expert opinions or court proceedings may take longer. Throughout what can be a lengthy process, we’ll keep you regularly updated and ensure you have all the support you need while we work to secure the best possible outcome for you.
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