Delayed Glioma Diagnosis

Jodi Newton

Delayed Glioma diagnosis client story

Our medical negligence solicitors are acting for a family who experienced delays in cancer diagnosis, in that a male family member who was 67 years of had been referred by his GP to a specialist as had been experiencing a strange, hot, sunburn sensation over the left side of his face which had persisted since its onset, approximately six months prior. He had also complained of tinnitus.

He was given an appointment to see a specialist and this took place within 2 weeks. Further tests and investigations including a MRI were carried out. The MRI revealed abnormalities and these findings were not communicated to the treating GP and no follow up appointments were arranged despite the formal scan report being submitted to the treating consultant.

The family attempted to contact the hospital numerous times to find out the results of the MRI scan to no avail. After 11 months they had still not received the test results.

After a further 8 months he collapsed on holiday overseas, he was taken to hospital and he was diagnosed with high grade glioma and despite treatment died 8 months later.  Significant opportunities were missed to diagnose his condition earlier.

• Also see: Fatal Medical Negligence Claims

How we can help

We have decades of experience securing very high compensation awards for clients affected by cancer. We are also here to support you and your family through this difficult time. You can call us now on a no-obligation basis and in the strictest confidence.

• First-rate medical negligence solicitors specialising in complex cancer compensation claims
• Experienced lawyers with a clinical background
• Strong track record securing significant sums of compensation to help cancer patients
• Hailed as one of the “Best Law Firms” by The Times
• Ranked by Chambers and Legal 500 as a leading clinical negligence firm