In order to bring a medical malpractice case arising out of cancer care, the patient must show:

1. That the Defendant provider failed to exercise prudent judgement and actions during the care;
   
   
2. That this failure substantially contributed to an injury suffered by the patient;

Cancer cases can arise from many different types of cancer. Common cases include breast cancer, colon cancer, and lung cancer.

The failure to properly monitor a patient, order appropriate tests, or send the patient to a specialist, can result in severe injuries or even death. Delay in diagnosis is the most common theory serving as the foundation of a cancer claim.

The family of a patient who died from cancer can also bring a wrongful death claim. This is discussed further in that area of that website devoted to wrongful death.

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