by Marcus Boston | Apr 14, 2016 | Blog, Failure or Delay in Cancer Diagnosis, Medical News, Misdiagnoses
Is prostate hormone therapy linked to a higher risk of depression? According to a study done in the United States (“US”) men who use hormone therapy to treat prostate cancer experience a higher risk of depression as compared to men who use other forms of treatment....
by Marcus Boston | Mar 31, 2016 | Birth Injuries, Blog, Cardiac Malpractice, Emergency Room Errors, Failure or Delay in Cancer Diagnosis, Hospital Infections and Injuries, How Lawsuits Work, Misdiagnoses, Obstetrical Malpractice, Surgical Mistakes, Wrongful Death Cases
The Doctor Said I’m Sorry For What Happened… The doctor said I’m sorry to you and now you are wondering is this proof that he or she committed medical malpractice in your situation? This is a question that often crosses the minds of individuals who contact my...
by Marcus Boston | Mar 29, 2016 | Blog, Failure or Delay in Cancer Diagnosis, Medical News
Can mammogram help detect heart disease? Researchers may have found how mammograms can help with detecting heart disease in patients. Mammograms are currently being used to determine the health of breasts, with many women getting the jump on cancer treatment with this...
by Marcus Boston | Mar 20, 2016 | Blog, Failure or Delay in Cancer Diagnosis, Medical News
Does survival rate increase if both breasts are removed, even though the breast cancer can only be found in one breast? Understandably, this is a question which may cross the minds of many women who are dealing with breast cancer. I remember one of the very...
by Marcus Boston | Mar 13, 2016 | Blog, Failure or Delay in Cancer Diagnosis, Medical News
Lung cancer kills more people in the United States than any other cancer. According to the most recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), 210,828 people were diagnosed with lung cancer in 2012. Of that number, the CDC reports that...
by Marcus Boston | Apr 19, 2015 | Blog, Failure or Delay in Cancer Diagnosis
A teenager presented to the emergency department with complaints of back pain. The medical professionals on duty performed a history and physical of the patient and came to a diagnosis that the cause of the back pain was due to the teenager’s weight. Before leaving...
by Marcus Boston | Mar 4, 2015 | Blog, Failure or Delay in Cancer Diagnosis
A man complained to his wife of severe abdominal pains. As a result, he was taken to the emergency room for treatment. While at the emergency room he was seen by two doctors, one of which was a gastroenterologist. Two X-rays were performed, with one being a chest...
by Marcus Boston | Jul 29, 2014 | Blog, Failure or Delay in Cancer Diagnosis
Early detection of breast cancer can be vital to a woman’s chances of overcoming the diagnosis. This is why a misdiagnosis at an early stage can be very detrimental to a woman’s chances of overcoming the cancer. A radiologist’s role in these types of cases is...
by Marcus Boston | Apr 30, 2014 | Blog, Failure or Delay in Cancer Diagnosis
The second opinion doctor all but admits that your first doctor clearly missed your lung cancer. Is this a slam dunk type of case if you decide to pursue a medical malpractice case in Maryland against your first doctor or hospital? The short answer is no, it may not...
by Marcus Boston | Apr 22, 2014 | Blog, Failure or Delay in Cancer Diagnosis
When a doctor is not on the same page with another doctor regarding a patient’s treatment serious injuries can occur. These types of errors are called communication or handoff errors and happen in hospitals and medical offices across the county. Essentially,...
