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The incidence of skin cancer has increased throughout the late 20th Century and into the 21st Century and, with the most common malignant type affecting 1 in 3,000 people, the question of diagnosis has led to a number of compensation cases which have been resolved through a medical negligence solicitor.
Both the malignant and non-melanoma skin cancers are mainly believed to be caused by over-exposure to the sun and, thus, numbers of sufferers have increased since package holidays and outdoor leisure have became more popular, with pale-skinned northern Europeans and Australians suffering particularly.
Artificial tanning under sun beds and sun lamps has also been implicated in the growing number of people who are developing moles and discoloured skin patches, which are the first signs of potential skin cancer.
Self-diagnosis by patients is common and prompt diagnosis can make an important difference to the eventual outcome of the condition.
Non-melanoma is the most usual form of skin cancer and responds well to treatment. There are two main types: basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Although these are still cancers, they are relatively benign and unlikely to spread.
Malignant melanoma is the serious type of skin cancer which can spread to other parts of the body if not diagnosed correctly and must be treated as urgently as possible, otherwise delay can be fatal.
A GP is the first line of defence for anyone who has a suspicious mole or discoloured patch of skin and a potential sufferer should be extremely cautious when any skin problem is presented. If possible the discoloured area should be removed and sent for immediate analysis to test for cancer.
A delay in diagnosis or misdiagnosis when a doctor mistakes a carcinoma for a non-malignant type can prove fatal to the patient.
All doctors, but particularly GPs, should be fully aware of the need to investigate any skin lesions including moles which change colour or are lumpy and itchy.
Medical negligence solicitor for skin cancer
If a misdiagnosis of skin cancer is made or the condition is ignored, the life expectations for the victim may well be drastically reduced and in those circumstances the person or his family could consult a medical negligence solicitor with a view to obtaining compensation to help with their financial security.
The personal injury lawyers at YouClaim have many years of experience helping cancer patients and their loved ones when their treatment has fallen short of expectations and need, resulting in unnecessary pain, suffering and loss of earnings.
Available throughout the UK and supervised by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority, YouClaim's legal teams have a reputation for sympathy, fair dealing, explaining all procedures in plain English and keeping costs to a minimum.
Furthermore, every penny of compensation won is passed to the claimant without deduction.
If you would value advice on how one of our medical negligence solicitors could help a skin cancer sufferer, you can call one of our helpful staff free on 0800 10 757 95 or use the online claim form on this page to contact us.
