Misdiagnosed, Help me to make up my mind.?!


Question:

Misdiagnosed, Help me to make up my mind.?

2 years ago I was referred to the Hospital because I had a sore lump in my right boob . The Consultant who examined me said she coulden't feel the lump and didn't want to probe any deeper as it was very sore, but said as it was sore I probably had nothing to worry about and diagnosed me with ' non-specific breast pain'. I accepted this at the time but ended up back at the hospital 1 year later with the same lump (only larger) and still in pain. I felt they would think I was a nuisance. However, by the end of the day I had a diagnosis of Breast Cancer which was by then high grade (stage 3) and a 6.5cm tumour. My lymph glands were also affected. They did a lumpectomy which was not enough so I had a mastectomy and most of my lymph glands removed followed by months of Chemo and Radiation Therapy. I am now on Tamoxifen for the next 5 years. I am very, very tired and glad to be alive but cannot get the Misdiagnosis out of my mind . Any feedback on what to do would be appreciated.


Answers:

I have been told that breast cancer can be very difficult to diagnose but I do think that you should have been referred for a mammogram and more exploration owing to the actual lump that you had. I can understand you must feel some degree of blame towards the medical practitioner for not taking things more seriously sooner.
There would be no harm in consulting a solicitor to see where you would stand on making a claim against the practitioner for not pursuing things further. However your records etc would all be needed. You also have a right to see and read your medical notes. I cannot understand why anyone would say because it is sore you have nothing to worry about...what rubbish!!!!!

My answer to you is to seek legal advice.




The consumer health information on answer-health.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions.
The answer content post by the user, if contains the copyright content please contact us, we will immediately remove it.
Copyright © 2007-2011 answer-health.com -   Terms of Use -   Contact us

Health Categories