Colon Cancer.
Suffered a delayed or missed diagnosis of colon cancer? Our expert team is here to investigate your treatment and help you claim the compensation you deserve.
Discovering that you or a loved one has colon cancer is often a life-defining moment, one that can bring fear, uncertainty, and immense emotional strain.
That experience is made even harder when you learn that signs were missed or a diagnosis was delayed, allowing the cancer to progress when there may have been a chance to intervene sooner.
Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, can be particularly aggressive. When detected early, treatment is often more straightforward and outcomes significantly more positive. But when symptoms are overlooked, misinterpreted, or dismissed as something less serious, the opportunity for early intervention can be lost. In the most serious cases, this can mean the cancer spreads to other parts of the body, narrowing treatment options and impacting long-term health.
At Lanyon Bowdler, we understand the emotional toll of discovering that the care you received may not have met the standard you deserved. Whether your GP failed to recognise warning signs, there was a delay in referral, or you received treatment that was inadequate or inappropriate, our nationally recognised medical negligence team is here to help. We have significant experience in handling high-value cancer misdiagnosis claims, including those involving delayed colon cancer diagnoses.
Our approach is grounded in compassion, clarity, and deep legal expertise. Pursuing a colon cancer claim is about securing accountability, accessing the support you need, and making sure your story is heard. If you’re concerned that avoidable delays in your diagnosis or treatment have impacted your health, please get in touch for a confidential, no-obligation conversation. We’re here to guide and support you, every step of the way.
All medical professionals owe a duty of care to their patients to ensure that their symptoms are taken seriously, and that the necessary tests and examinations are carried out in a timely manner in order to produce an accurate and early diagnosis. Any breach in this duty of care can result in misdiagnosis, which then could lead to a delay in treatment and allow a patient’s condition to progress and worsen. If you have experienced any type of negligent treatment along the pathway to diagnosis and treatment for colon cancer, and your condition has deteriorated as a result, you may be entitled to make a claim for medical negligence compensation.
Our knowledgeable and empathetic team have helped many people in your situation to claim the compensation they are legally entitled to after a colon cancer misdiagnosis.
Colon cancer negligence can take many forms, including:
This list is not exhaustive, and if you have received any kind of substandard or negligent treatment from a medical professional which has impacted your physical and/or mental health, please contact us as soon as you are able to. Our medical negligence experts will assess your case and determine whether you have a valid claim for compensation and if we can offer our guidance on a ‘No Win No Fee’ basis.
Lanyon Bowdler is a specialist firm of Medical Negligence Solicitors with years of experience supporting clients in cancer negligence claims, including those involving colon cancer misdiagnosis. Our expertise in this field is recognised by national organisations, peers, and clients across the UK.
The Medical Negligence Team is recognised in Tier 1 for the West Midlands in the 2026 edition of Legal 500. A testimonial states “The clinical negligence team at Lanyon Bowdler are committed, passionate, compassionate and caring. They take time to fully understand their client’s needs and wishes and provide the necessary support and care to holistically manage their client’s case.”
Chambers UK 2026 ranks the department in Band 1 for the Midlands and states “Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors has an impressive practice group with a growing presence across the West Midlands. The team offers specialist advice across the full gamut of clinical negligence mandates, with particular experience in cases of surgical error, delayed diagnosis and failure to supervise those at risk of suicide. The firm is additionally skilled in cases relating to post-surgical negligence, brain injury and fatal claims.”
Listen here to Beth Heath and a former colleague from the Clinical Negligence team talk about the delay in diagnosis of Cancer, using fictitious, but typical cases to illustrate the challenges people are facing.
Colon cancer shares some symptoms with other, often less serious, conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), haemorrhoids, or inflammatory bowel disease. However, it’s always advisable to consult your GP as soon as possible if you notice any of the following symptoms:
The symptoms of colon cancer often don’t appear until the cancer has begun to grow and spread, so it’s vital to seek medical assistance at the first sign of anything unusual occurring in your digestive system. If you are offered routine screening for colon cancer it is highly advisable to attend the appointment as it can help to detect colon cancer before symptoms begin to show, and pre-cancerous polyps can be removed before they develop into cancer.
Colon cancer occurs when cells divide and multiply rapidly and incorrectly, with the process usually beginning in the large bowel. There is no definitive way to determine who will develop colon cancer, however there are a number of risk factors that may increase the likelihood of it occurring, including:
If your GP is aware that you fall into any of the high risk categories and they either fail to offer you routine screening or fail to refer you for further testing when you present with symptoms, this may constitute medical negligence. If your cancer progresses as a result of this negligence then you may be eligible to claim compensation.
If you develop any of the symptoms of colon cancer, the first step on the path to diagnosis is to see your GP. They have a duty of care to carry out a physical examination; discuss your general health and family history; and refer you to a specialist for further testing where necessary.
Following your referral, there are a number of tests that may be carried out in order to produce an accurate diagnosis. These include:
If the diagnostic tests determine that you do have colon cancer, the treatment options available will often depend on the stage your cancer has reached, and whether it has spread to other parts of the body. Surgery is typically used to treat localised colon cancer, by removing the affected part of the colon and therefore removing the cancerous cells from the body.
If the cancer has spread, surgery may no longer be a viable option, and more aggressive treatment options may be required such as chemotherapy or targeted therapy drugs. In some cases, the cancer may have spread so far as to be incurable, in which case your doctor may prescribe palliative chemotherapy or radiotherapy in order to slow the progress of your cancer.
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Our team is your team, and we’re on your side. We will work tirelessly on your behalf to ensure that you receive the maximum amount of compensation available to you, as well as ensuring you have access to any additional support that you and your family may need.
We have a wealth of experience helping clients just like you, who have received negligent treatment from a medical professional. We pride ourselves on providing a service tailored to your individual needs by ensuring we take the time to really get to know you, and gain a deep understanding of what you have been through, and what you hope to achieve by pursuing legal action.
If you’d like to find out more about how we can help you to claim cancer compensation, please get in touch, and a member of our medical negligence lawyers team will be happy to assist you.
We have offices in Shrewsbury, Telford, Oswestry, Ludlow, Hereford, Bromyard and Conwy, where our friendly, knowledgeable staff will be happy to welcome you for an initial chat about your requirements.
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