‘I’ve seen the devastating consequences’ medical negligence expert warns of cancer misdiagnosis

Cristiana Gigina

A cancer diagnosis is already a harrowing ordeal, but when it comes after weeks or even months of missed symptoms, wrong diagnoses, and medical oversights, the toll on mental health is immense. These setbacks can drastically alter the effectiveness of treatment, and time is of the essence for those who are diagnosed early enough to receive it. To mark Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, Charlotte Measures, a specialist at Higgs LLP , emphasised the crucial role that swift detection and action play