Hundreds Misdiagnosed with Cancer Due to Software Error
A software error led to hundreds of patients being mistakenly told they have cancer.
Tag Archives: Cancer Misdiagnosis
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VA Medical Center Cancer Misdiagnosis Results In $1.95M Award For Vietnam Veteran
A New York District Judge awarded $1.95 million last week to a marine veteran after a VA hospital failed to diagnose a lump in his neck as cancer, delaying treatment…
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Even A Four-Week Delayed Cancer Diagnosis Can Increase Risk of Death: Study
A new study highlights the increased mortality risk of delaying cancer treatment.
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Skin Cancer Apps May Result in Failure to Diagnosis Melanoma, or Provide False Signals of Concern: Study
A new study warns that skin cancer detection apps used in Europe are unreliable and can lead to cancer misdiagnosis.
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Failure to Diagnose Colorectal Cancer In Young Patients A Growing Concern, Researchers Warn
A new study reveals that many young patients receive a cancer misdiagnosis, which prevents them from getting proper early treatment for colorectal cancer.
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Cancer Overdiagnosis Problems Result in Unnecessary Treatments, Risks: Report
Some harmless cancers should be classified as abnormalities or given other benign names to prevent overdiagnosis and overtreatment that expose patients to unnecessary adverse events, some doctors say.
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Melanoma Misdiagnosis More Likely Among Physician’s Assistants: Study
A new study warns that physician assistants may not be as adept at diagnosing cases of melanoma skin cancer as dermatologists, cautioning against the increasing reliance on them in some…
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Covidien Parietex and Gore Hernia Mesh Complications Led To Injuries, Cancer Scare, Lawsuit Claims
A Covidien Parietex mesh lawsuit indicates that complications led to severe pain and a cancer misdiagnosis.
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Cancer Overdiagnosis Results in Misleading Understanding of Risk Factors: Report
A new study warns that overscreening for cancer is leading to misdiagnosis of harmless malignancies and a misunderstanding of actual cancer risk factors.
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Overdiagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome May Be Leading To Unnecessary Treatment: BMJ
An analysis warns that women are being overdiagnosed for polycystic ovary syndrome, resulting in overtreatment and unnecessary side effects from medication.
