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If your doctor failed to have you undergo cancer specific testing, and it turns out you do have cancer that doctor should be held liable.

Sometimes doctors are overworked and sleep deprived and mistake a tumor for an infection or do not recognize the symptoms of your cancer. Other times, doctors may think you are being overly dramatic regarding your symptoms. Maybe your doctor did not have the time to follow-up with you, and then became preoccupied with another patient, and neglected to order your additional x-rays or CT scans.

Whatever the reason, it's inexcusable.

There are certain things that you can do to help decrease your chance of cancer.

Women should:

• Have yearly pap exams
• Have a formal breast exam every three years
• Have an annual mammogram after age 40

Men should:

• Have yearly prostate screenings after age 50
• Begin having colonoscopies every 5 to 10 years beginning at age 50

Cancer kills. Be sure to take the necessary precautions to keep yourself healthy. Early detection is the key to fighting a winning battle against cancer.

To learn more about medical negligence and your legal rights, please contact the law office of G. Eric Nielson & Associates today to schedule your initial consultation.