Gastric Cancer.
Our medical negligence specialists are here to guide you if early warning signs of gastric or stomach cancer were dismissed or misdiagnosed, delaying vital treatment.
A diagnosis of gastric cancer is devastating in itself, but finding out that signs of the disease were missed, or treatment was delayed due to medical mistakes, can make an already painful journey even harder to bear.
Whether you’re facing an uncertain future, or grieving the loss of someone close to you, the impact of negligent care is deeply personal and often life-altering.
Gastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer, can sometimes be mistaken for less serious conditions such as indigestion or gastrointestinal infections. But when those warning signs are not properly investigated, opportunities for early intervention can be lost, leading to more aggressive treatment, limited options, or even a terminal prognosis.
At Lanyon Bowdler, we’re here to support you with expertise and compassion. If you or a loved one has suffered due to the late diagnosis or mismanagement of gastric cancer, we can help you pursue a medical negligence claim with care and clarity. Your story matters, and we are committed to helping you find answers, accountability, and the support you need to move forward.
The symptoms of gastric cancer can be similar to those of several other conditions and illnesses – many of which are less serious than cancer – which can sometimes give rise for a misdiagnosis to occur.
There are a number of potential ways in which gastric cancer could be misdiagnosed, including:
This list is by no means exhaustive, and if you have received any kind of negligent treatment at the hands of a medical professional, you may be able to make a claim for compensation.
In order for your claim to be successful, we will need to be able to prove that you were owed a duty of care; that the duty of care was breached; and that the breach directly caused or contributed to a worsening of your gastric cancer.
Our medical negligence solicitors are highly experienced in handling claims of this nature, and we have a strong record of success when it comes to helping our clients to seek justice and financial compensation. Our team is your team, and we’ll be with you at your side.
Lanyon Bowdler is a specialist firm of Medical Negligence Solicitors with years of experience supporting clients in cancer negligence claims, including those involving gastric cancer misdiagnosis. We offer our services to our clients on a no win no fee basis. Our expertise in this field is recognised by national organisations, peers, and clients across the UK.
The Medical Negligence Team is recognised in Tier One for the West Midlands in the 2025 edition of the Legal 500, which states ‘The ‘efficient and pragmatic’ team at Lanyon Bowdler adopts a ’truly personal approach’ when dealing with cases involving birth, brain and fatal claims. It also frequently handles high-value cases relating to amputations and spinal injuries’.
Chambers UK 2024 rank the department in Band One for the Midlands and states ‘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.
The stomach plays an important role within the digestive system, using acids and enzymes to break down the food and liquids you consume. It consists of the proximal stomach and distal stomach, as well as five layers including the mucosa, submucosa, serosa, subserosa, and muscularis. The layers of the stomach are the main determiners used to stage the cancer, and knowing the stage of the cancer allows doctors to prescribe the best course of treatment and work out the prognosis for the patient.
There are several different types of gastric cancer, including:
Whichever type of gastric cancer you have been diagnosed with, if your diagnosis was delayed due to medical negligence of any kind, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
At Lanyon Bowdler our team of medical negligence solicitors will guide you through the process, answering any questions you may have.
Some of the symptoms of a brain tumour can also be indicative of other, less serious, conditions such as sinusitis or migraines, as well as other serious conditions such as stroke or Multiple Sclerosis. If the wrong diagnosis is made, it can lead to a patient undergoing unnecessary treatment, whilst at the same time missing out on the treatment that is actually required. This delay in receiving the correct diagnosis and treatment can lead to the cancer growing and spreading, potentially making it untreatable, and therefore affecting a persons’ long term prognosis.
Brain tumours can be misdiagnosed as:
The symptoms of gastric cancer can also be indicative of several other, less serious conditions. Some patients may not take symptoms such as sickness, bloating, and acid reflux seriously enough to see their GP; or they may see their GP and be diagnosed with a condition such as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or an illness such as gastroenteritis.
Stomach cancer symptoms can vary from person to person, but some of the key signs to look out for include:
Of course, many of us experience some of these symptoms from time to time. However, if you are experiencing any of them over a prolonged period of time and/or they are becoming worse, it is advisable to see your GP as soon as possible.
Once gastric cancer has been diagnosed, the next step is to determine what stage the cancer is at, as this will then allow doctors to prescribe the most suitable course of treatment. There are four stages of stomach cancer, with each one progressively worse than the last:
When gastric cancer is diagnosed at stage 1, the chances of recovery are fairly good. However, the further the cancer progresses, the harder it becomes to treat, often meaning that the long term prognosis is less favourable. If your cancer has spread to stage 3 or 4 after a delayed diagnosis due to medical negligence, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation.
The type of treatment prescribed for gastric cancer will typically depend on the part of the stomach that is affected; the type and stage of the cancer; and the general health of the patient. Some of the treatment options available include:
If you feel that the treatment you received for gastric cancer was not suitable and your cancer has subsequently worsened, you may be able to claim compensation. Our specialist medical negligence team is experienced in handling claims just like yours, and we will strive to achieve the best possible result for you and your family.
Whilst it is unknown exactly why some people develop gastric cancer, there are a number of potential risk factors that may increase the likelihood of developing the disease. Some of the most common risk factors for gastric cancer include:
Whilst these factors may increase the risk of developing gastric cancer, they do not necessarily mean that an individual will definitely develop the disease. However, if you present to your GP with symptoms of gastric cancer, and you also fall into one or more of the above categories, your GP has a duty of care to ensure they assess you thoroughly and, where appropriate, refer you urgently for further testing to rule out or confirm the presence of cancer.
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If your gastric cancer was diagnosed late, misinterpreted, or poorly managed due to medical negligence, you may have grounds for a gastric cancer negligence claim. These cases are often complicated, both medically and emotionally, but the first step is simply having a conversation.
At Lanyon Bowdler, our specialist Gastric Cancer Negligence Solicitors understand just how much is at stake. As part of our nationally recognised team of Medical Negligence Solicitors, we’re here to listen carefully to your experience, assess what went wrong, and provide honest, practical advice on what happens next. We know this may be one of the most difficult periods of your life, and we are committed to supporting you with empathy and integrity at every stage.
Our team has considerable experience dealing with claims involving missed red-flag symptoms, delayed referrals for endoscopy, misreported biopsies, and inadequate follow-up care. Our Cancer Negligence Solicitors help you build a strong case to secure the compensation and recognition you deserve.
From our offices in Shrewsbury, Bromyard, Conwy, Hereford, Ludlow, Oswestry, and Telford, we serve clients across Shropshire, Herefordshire, Mid and North Wales. We also regularly advise individuals throughout the Midlands and are recognised as the leading Gastric Cancer Negligence Solicitors for Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Worcester. As a leading full-service law firm in Wales, we are well placed to support you wherever you are based in England or Wales.
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