“Manchester Cancer Sufferers 25% Less Likely to Survive, Cancer Mis-diagnosis Blamed” Asons Solicitors Comment.
Bolton, UK (PRWEB UK) 3 July 2013 -- As reported in the Manchester Evening News, cancer survival rates in Manchester are among the worst in the country. In comparison to the national average, cancer sufferers in Manchester are 25% less likely to survive (1). The publication of these figures has meant that questions are being asked as to why survival rates in Manchester are so poor, with the prevalence of Cancer Mis-diagnosis bearing the brunt of the blame.
According to the article, experts have said that low survival rates can be attributed to a delay in diagnosis, with the symptoms of cancer commonly being mistaken for those of more everyday ailments. In particular, GP’s are missing the signs of the disease, failing to diagnose patients coming to them with concerns. Consequently, this means that some patients are only being diagnosed when their cancer has become too progressive to be treated effectively (1).
In response to these figures, announcements have been made for £3.7m to be invested in improving cancer care. (1) The ambitious project, led by Macmillan cancer support, aims to make significant advancements in the speed of cancer diagnosis in Manchester. Hopes are that the improved education of doctors and nurses at GP level will decrease delays to cancer diagnosis, allowing for prompt treatment, in turn, increasing the survival rates of cancer sufferers (1).
Commenting on the article, Asons Executive Laura Williams, made the following statement –
“Looking at the article, it is dismaying to see that Manchester survival rates are so poor. Patients place their trust in their local GP, believing that they have enough expertise to refer them where necessary. Cancer Mis-diagnosis levels are frightening high, we often handle medical negligence claims where a prompt diagnosis could have made a world of difference.
"The plans put in place by Macmillan Cancer Support are admirable; it will be interesting to see how well they are implemented. The success of the project hinges on the participation of the GP’s in the Manchester area, hopefully they will embrace the opportunity to improve the way they diagnose cancer.”
In the event that you consider yourself to have been subject to cancer mis-diagnosis, you must seek legal advice as quickly as possible. Taking action can prevent the same situation from reoccurring, helping others to avoid injury in future.
If you, or someone you know, have suffered as a result of cancer mis-diagnosis then you may be able to make a clinical negligence claim for compensation. Asons Solicitors deal with cancer mis-diagnosis claims on a regular basis, you can contact them on: 0844 850 1062 or you can fill out their claim form at http://www.asons.co.uk
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(1) Manchester Evening News, “Manchester has one of UK’s worst cancer survival rates” 21/06/2013
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/manchester-one-uks-worst-cancer-4695359
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