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Cancer Misdiagnosis

Cancer Misdiagnosis Lawyers

Fighting for victims of delayed and missed cancer diagnosis across New York. When early detection could have saved your life.

(516) 227-2662
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Failure to Diagnose Cancer Costs Lives

Early detection saves lives - delayed diagnosis turns curable cancer into terminal disease

When you or a loved one are diagnosed with cancer, every moment counts. A missed or delayed diagnosis can cause unnecessary suffering and death. While cancer takes almost 600,000 lives per year in the United States, early detection and treatment can save those who are treated properly.

90%+

Stage 1 cancer survival rate

30-60%

Stage 3 cancer survival rate

<20%

Stage 4 cancer survival rate

Delay in diagnosis often converts curable Stage 1 cancer into terminal Stage 4 disease

Common Causes of Cancer Misdiagnosis

Symptoms dismissed as benign condition
Failure to order appropriate testing
Abnormal test results not followed up
Radiologist misses cancer on imaging
Pathologist misreads biopsy slides
Doctor ignores family history of cancer
Patient told "too young" for cancer
Communication failure between providers
Cancerous mass diagnosed as benign

Most Commonly Misdiagnosed Cancers

These cancers are frequently missed or delayed, often with tragic consequences

Breast Cancer

Mammogram misread, dismissed as cyst or fibrocystic disease

Lung Cancer

Symptoms attributed to smoking, bronchitis, or pneumonia

Colorectal Cancer

Rectal bleeding blamed on hemorrhoids

Melanoma

Suspicious mole dismissed as benign

Ovarian Cancer

Vague symptoms attributed to GI issues or menopause

Pancreatic Cancer

Symptoms blamed on gastritis or gallstones

Cancer Misdiagnosis Results

Millions recovered for victims of delayed cancer diagnosis

$3,000,000

Failure to diagnose the plaintiff's cancer resulting in a $3 million dollar settlement.

Why Choose Licatesi Law Group for Cancer Misdiagnosis Cases

Fighting for cancer victims with compassion and aggressive advocacy

Cancer Case Experience

Decades of experience with breast cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, and all delayed diagnosis cases.

Top Oncology Experts

We work with leading oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists to prove your case.

No Fees Unless We Win

Contingency fee basis - we advance all costs and only get paid if we recover for you.

Compassionate Advocacy

We understand the devastation of cancer and fight for accountability and compensation.

Was Your Cancer Diagnosed Late?

Free case evaluation. We'll review your medical records and tell you if earlier diagnosis was possible.

(516) 227-2662

Symptoms Ignored? Tests Not Ordered?

If your cancer was diagnosed at advanced stage after doctors dismissed your symptoms, you may have a case. Free consultation.

(516) 227-2662

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about cancer misdiagnosis cases in New York

Hold Negligent Doctors Accountable

If your cancer was diagnosed late despite warning signs, you deserve justice. Free case evaluation. No fees unless we win.

(516) 227-2662