Kidney Cancer.

Renal Cancer Negligence Solicitors & Kidney Cancer Misdiagnosis Compensation Claims.

According to statistics provided by Cancer Research UK, there are approximately 13,300 new cases of kidney cancer diagnosed in the UK each year, making it the 7th most common type of cancer.

Figures also show that there are around 4700 deaths relating to kidney cancer each year, making it the 13th most common cause of death by cancer in the UK.

The survival rate for patients diagnosed with stage 1 kidney cancer is over 85%, whilst those diagnosed with stage 4 cancer have around a 10% chance of survival. This demonstrates that early diagnosis and prompt treatment is absolutely paramount in ensuring patients have the best possible chance of surviving and making a full recovery.

Any delay in diagnosing kidney cancer could mean that the cancer has the chance to spread to other parts of the body, therefore making it more difficult to treat and impacting the patient’s chances of survival. The diagnosis of kidney cancer could be delayed for a number of reasons, for example the patient’s symptoms may be misdiagnosed as kidney stones, or their test results may be misinterpreted.

If you or a loved one have been affected by any kind of kidney cancer negligence, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation. In order for your claim to be successful we will need to be able to provide evidence that you were owed a duty of care by a medical professional; that they breached their duty of care to you; and that this breach caused you to suffer harm.

At Lanyon Bowdler, our specialist team of medical negligence solicitors are experienced in helping and supporting people to claim compensation after negligent kidney cancer treatment. We understand that no amount of money can make up for what you have been through, but we will strive to ensure you receive the best possible settlement to allow you to move forwards with your life as comfortably as possible.

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Can I Make a Claim for Kidney Cancer Negligence?

As with most types of cancer, when kidney cancer is diagnosed early and treatment is started promptly, a patient has the best possible chance of making a full recovery. However, a delay in receiving a correct and accurate diagnosis can subsequently cause a delay in the appropriate treatment being administered. This can then allow time for the cancer to spread beyond the kidneys, which can make it much more difficult to treat effectively.

If your kidney cancer has been misdiagnosed and your condition has worsened as a result, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation. Some of the ways in which a medical professional may be negligent, leading to a misdiagnosis, include:

  • Your GP fails to carry out adequate investigations into your symptoms
  • Your GP suspects kidney cancer but fails or delays in referring you to a specialist
  • Your doctor fails to read or interpret your test results correctly
  • Your doctor fails to take into account your medical and/or family history
  • Your symptoms are incorrectly attributed to a different condition or illness
  • Your doctor fails to prescribe the appropriate treatment plan
  • Your cancer is incorrectly graded and treated as less serious

This list is by no means exhaustive, and if you have received any kind of negligent kidney cancer treatment from a medical professional which has had a negative impact on your health, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation.

At Lanyon Bowdler we understand that no amount of money can ever truly make up for the suffering you have endured. However we will strive to ensure that you receive justice and financial compensation that you are entitled to under the law.

If you’d like to find out more about how we can help you after your kidney cancer negligence, please don’t hesitate to get in touch and a member of our medical negligence team will be happy to discuss your case and offer guidance.

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Our Kidney Cancer Negligence Claims Expertise

Lanyon Bowdler is a specialist firm of Medical Negligence Solicitors with years of experience supporting clients in cancer negligence claims, including those involving brain cancer misdiagnosis. Our expertise in this field is recognised by national organisations, peers, and clients across the UK.

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The Medical Negligence Team is recognised in Tier One for the West Midlands in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500, which states ‘The ‘approachable and collaborative individuals’ at Lanyon Bowdler are praised for the ‘time given to the client to offer reassurance and explanations. It has a vast array of experience in cases involving catastrophic injuries (including birth, brain and spinal injuries, amputations and fatal claims)’.

Chambers UK 2024

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.’

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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.

Your Kidney Cancer Compensation questions answered

What is kidney cancer?

Kidney cancer, also known as renal cancer, is a type of cancer which originates within the kidneys. There are several different types of kidney cancer, often determined by the type of cell in which the cancer originated, as follows:

  • Renal cell adenocarcinoma – This is the most common form of kidney cancer, representing approximately 80% of cases. It originates in the lining of the tubules that are responsible for filtering the urine and blood.
  • Transitional cell cancers (TCCs) – This type of kidney cancer accounts for around 7-8% of diagnoses, and affects the central kidney region where urine accumulates before it enters the urethra ready to be expelled from the body.
  • Wilms’ tumour – This is a type of kidney cancer that only affects children, and is also known as nephroblastoma. It occurs when immature kidney cells that were present from birth have failed to continue developing as they should, and they begin to multiply and grow uncontrollably, eventually developing into a tumour.

Kidney cancer is graded on a scale from one to four – with one being the least serious and the most treatable, and four being the most serious and advanced form of cancer. The type and grade of kidney cancer with which you are diagnosed will typically determine what treatment options are available to you.

What are the symptoms of kidney cancer?

The symptoms of kidney cancer can vary between patients, but some of the most common signs to look out for include:

  • Blood in the urine
  • A lump or swelling in the side or abdomen
  • Pain in the lower back or the side body
  • Loss of appetite
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Persistent fever
  • Night sweats
  • Feeling fatigued
  • Anaemia (iron deficiency)

This list is not exhaustive, and if you notice anything different within your body which gives you cause for concern you should arrange to see your GP to have it checked out. A delay in seeing your doctor can cause a delay in receiving an accurate diagnosis, which can therefore allow the cancer the chance to spread and progress.

What are the risk factors for kidney cancer?

Whilst it is not known exactly why some people develop kidney cancer, there are several factors that may increase your risk of developing the disease. Some of the known risk factors include:

  • A family history of kidney cancer
  • Individuals suffering with hypertension
  • Those who are classified as being obese
  • Those aged over sixty years of age
  • Individuals classed as heavy smokers
  • Patients with polycystic kidney disease
  • Those who require long term kidney dialysis
  • Exposure to certain chemicals including cadmium and asbestos
  • Certain genetic conditions including Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome and Cowden syndrome

Being in one or more of these higher risk categories doesn’t necessarily mean that a person will develop kidney cancer. However, your GP should be asking questions about your medical history and lifestyle and referring you urgently for further testing. A failure to consider the risk factors that you possess may constitute medical negligence, and if your condition worsens as a result, you may be entitled to claim compensation.

How is kidney cancer diagnosed?

If your GP suspects that your symptoms may be kidney cancer they should refer you to a specialist for further testing urgently. The specialist will perform a number of different tests in order to obtain an accurate diagnosis of your condition. These tests will typically include some or all of the following:

  • Blood tests
  • Urinalysis
  • CT scan
  • MRI scan
  • PET scan
  • Bone scan
  • X-ray
  • Biopsy

If your specialist fails to order the correct diagnostic tests, or your doctor fails to put your referral through as urgent, this could lead to a delay in your receiving an accurate diagnosis, and may mean that your kidney cancer progresses unduly. Similarly, if your specialist misinterprets your test results and either doesn’t prescribe treatment or commences the wrong type of treatment,   you may be entitled to claim compensation. Please contact a member of our medical negligence team to find out how we can help.

How is kidney cancer treated?

Upon being diagnosed with kidney cancer you will typically be assigned a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals to coordinate your treatment and care. This will usually include a clinical oncologist, a pathologist, a specialist nurse, a radiologist, and a surgeon, amongst others.

The treatment plan for your kidney cancer will largely depend on the stage your cancer is at; how quickly it is progressing; how big the tumour is; where exactly the tumour is located; and your general state of health.

The type of treatment you will be offered may include:

  • Surgery to remove part, or all, of the affected kidney
  • Cryotherapy to destroy the cancerous cells with rapid freezing
  • Radiofrequency ablation to destroy the cancer with rapid heating
  • Biological therapies to stimulate the body’s own immune system to fight the cancer
  • Embolisation to cut off the blood supply to the tumour
  • Radiotherapy to destroy cancerous cells with high energy radiations
  • Chemotherapy to kill the cancerous cells with targeted medication

When kidney cancer is misdiagnosed as a different condition, it could potentially mean that the treatment prescribed to you may be more aggressive than would otherwise have been necessary due to the progression of the disease. Alternatively, the treatment may not have any effect on the disease, allowing it to progress. This may cause you to endure additional suffering, and it may have a negative impact on your overall prognosis, which will be taken into consideration when your compensation case is being reviewed.

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As experienced kidney cancer negligence solicitors, we work closely with medical experts to support our clients in compensation claims related to kidney cancer. Our specialist knowledge and established partnerships have resulted in numerous successful claims for clinical negligence involving kidney cancer misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, and improper management.

By choosing Lanyon Bowdler, you can be confident in receiving the best legal expertise. Our medical negligence lawyers are widely recognised for successfully handling complex medical negligence claims. We are dedicated to providing exceptional client care and will work closely with you to achieve the best possible outcome, helping you regain control of your life.

We are a Law Firm in Wales, who has offices located in in ShrewsburyTelfordOswestryLudlowHerefordBromyard and Conwy, so are able to act for clients all over Shropshire, Herefordshire, Mid and North Wales and across the Midlands (including Wolverhampton & Birmingham). No matter where you live in England or Wales, our expert team is here to support your kidney cancer negligence compensation claim.

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