Chicago · Cancer misdiagnosis
Cancer diagnoses we review
Each page takes one cancer: breast, colorectal, lung and prostate cancer, and melanoma.
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Lung cancer
A chest X-ray or CT finding that went unseen, unreported or without follow-up.
Explore lung cancer - 02
Breast cancer
A mammogram or biopsy that was misread, or a lump that was not followed up.
Explore breast cancer - 03
Colorectal cancer
A symptom or positive stool test left without follow-up, and what a colonoscopy can miss.
Explore colorectal cancer - 04
Prostate cancer
An elevated PSA that no one acted on, and what a biopsy can miss.
Explore prostate cancer - 05
Melanoma
A spot taken for something harmless, or a biopsy read as less serious than it was.
Explore melanoma
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cancers have their own page here?
Each of these has a page here: Lung cancer, Breast cancer, Colorectal cancer, Prostate cancer and Melanoma.
How long do I have to bring a cancer misdiagnosis claim?
State law sets the deadline. The page on Illinois law sets it out, with the statute behind it.
How do I start a case evaluation?
Send the case review form or call 312.900.8860. There is no charge for the review.