Cancer Negligence Claims

Cancer Negligence Claims

A cancer diagnosis is life-changing—and receiving the right care is critical. Sadly, medical negligence can lead to delayed or incorrect diagnoses, worsening your condition and impacting your recovery.

At Howells Solicitors, we specialise in cancer negligence claims. Whether your diagnosis was missed, delayed, or incorrect, we’re here to help you seek justice and compensation.

What to Expect:

• Free Consultation: Share what happened—we’ll guide you through the process at your pace.
• Case Review: If your claim merits investigation, we’ll open a case and explain your funding options.
• Evidence Gathering: Your dedicated solicitor will review your medical records and assess your treatment.
• Interim Payments: We aim to secure early compensation for serious injuries while your case progresses.
• Resolution Options: We offer dispute resolution to avoid court proceedings and reduce stress.

Call 0114 2496 611 or fill out our assessment form to book your free consultation today.

How Do I Know If I Can Make a Cancer Negligence Claim?

One of the most common issues in cancer claims arises when a patient visits their GP, who fails to recognise that the symptoms could indicate cancer. This oversight can result in a delayed referral to a specialist, leading to a postponed diagnosis and treatment.

There are many mistakes which can lead to a cancer claim, though most fall into two separate categories:

• Misdiagnosis: This includes various types of errors, such as misdiagnosing a less serious condition, which delays necessary treatment; providing unnecessary treatments or surgeries based on an incorrect diagnosis that causes harm; or advising preventative measures based on an inaccurate assessment of your risk.
• Delays in diagnosis: This occurs when a GP or medical professional misinterprets test results, misreads symptoms, or fails to take the patient seriously, leading to a delay in treatment that exacerbates the severity of the cancer.

Free Medical Negligence Claim Assessment

Our Legal 500 accredited medical negligence team provides a free, confidential assessment to help you understand whether you may have a medical negligence claim. During this initial review, a specialist considers your account, relevant paperwork, and how the situation has affected you. This assessment is not legal advice and does not involve opening a claim unless your case is suitable to proceed. You’ll receive a clear outcome, an explanation of what could happen next, and information about funding options, including No Win No Fee*.

If your case requires further investigation, we will explain the process, costs, and timescales before any further work begins. Our team is ranked #1 for medical negligence in the UK on ReviewSolicitors and is known for providing honest assessments and supportive, client‑focused guidance. We offer flexible appointments by phone, secure online meetings, or in person at our Sheffield, Barnsley, or Rotherham offices, ensuring expert legal support that fits around you.

How the Free Assessment Works

Step 1 – Check If You May Have a Medical Negligence Claim.

Contact our medical negligence team by completing our online form or calling 0114 2496 611 . We will gather some initial information to understand your situation.

Step 2 – Share Your Information.

You provide a summary of what happened and any relevant paperwork you already have. This helps us understand the background to your concerns.

Step 3 – Initial Review.

A medical negligence specialist will review the information against medical negligence criteria.

Step 4 – Outcome Explained. We will let you know whether:

• We may be able to help and take the matter further, or
• We are unable to assist and should signpost you elsewhere If the case is suitable, we will explain the process, timescales, and funding options before any appointment or further work is arranged.

What Types of Cancer Can Result in a Cancer Negligence Claim?

It doesn’t matter what type of cancer you have. If medical professionals have been negligent in misdiagnosing cancer or delaying a cancer diagnosis, you may have the right to compensation.

The most common types of cancer cases we deal with include:

Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims

A cancer misdiagnosis occurs when medical professionals attribute your symptoms to another illness or overlook the signs and symptoms entirely, which can lead to your condition worsening due to incorrect treatment or a delayed treatment.

Find out more on our cancer misdiagnosis claim page.

Breast Cancer

If you have suffered due to the misdiagnosis or delayed or negligent treatment of breast cancer, you may be entitled to make a claim for cancer negligence compensation.

Bowel Cancer

Bowel cancer can sometimes go undetected, allowing the disease to spread to other organs. This often occurs when it is misdiagnosed as a condition with similar symptoms. As a result, you may receive incorrect treatment, which can lead to serious health consequences. If this has happened, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation.

Brain Tumours

If you experience a brain cancer misdiagnosis in treatment due to medical negligence, the consequences can be life-altering. Misdiagnosis can result in delayed treatment, worsening symptoms, and even allow the cancer to spread. If this has happened, you may be entitled to make a claim for cancer negligence compensation.

Lung Cancer

A misdiagnosis of lung cancer can have serious consequences for the individual, significantly affecting long-term survival and quality of life.

Gynaecological Cancers

Gynaecology medical negligence can occur when a medical professional’s treatment falls below the expected standard. This may happen if a doctor or surgeon causes additional injuries or complications or if the doctor misdiagnoses a condition.

Bladder Cancer

Negligence in the treatment or misdiagnosis of bladder cancer may occur if your GP or specialist/urologist fails to diagnose the symptoms of bladder cancer and gather a thorough medical history, or perform necessary tests, such as a cystoscopy. If this has happened, you may be entitled to make a claim for cancer negligence compensation.

Kidney Cancer

If you have experienced a misdiagnosis of kidney cancer, you may be entitled to compensation for the undue suffering and any changes to your prognosis.

Skin Cancer

If you have experienced a misdiagnosis of skin cancer, you may be entitled to claim compensation or general damages. This compensation can cover physical pain and suffering caused by the delay or lack of treatment, as well as mental anguish resulting from the misdiagnosis.

Cervical Cancer

If your cervical cancer was misdiagnosed, you received the incorrect treatment, or you were affected by diagnosis delays, this is considered cancer negligence.

Delayed Cancer Claims

As catching cancer early on improves the chances of survival considerably, any delay in diagnosis or treatment can be incredibly costly which is why you are entitled to compensation that can help you repair the damage caused by medical negligence.

Hospital Negligence

If you have suffered due to hospital negligence or doctor negligence, you may be entitled to make a cancer negligence claim.

Find out more on our hospital negligence page.

GP Negligence

If you have suffered due to GP negligence you may be entitled to make a GP negligence compensation claim. Our GP negligence solicitors specialise in recovering compensation for patients who have suffered due to medical negligence by a GP, or other staff at a GP’s surgery, such as a nurse or a physician associate.

Find out more on our GP negligence page.

Flexible Appointments

We understand that dealing with medical negligence matters can be stressful, and finding time to attend in-person appointments isn’t always easy. That’s why we offer our full range of medical negligence services remotely, offering a more efficient and convenient service. We can offer our medical negligence legal support via telephone or secure remote online meetings.

This approach allows you to access expert legal advice from the comfort of your home, without the need to travel or rearrange your schedule. If your case requires a court hearing, many procedural matters are now handled remotely too, ensuring your legal journey is as smooth and accessible as possible.

Our remote services are designed to be just as personal and confidential as in-person consultations, with clear communication and full transparency every step of the way. Remote appointments are offered throughout the case, and most correspondence can be handled by email and Howells secure Client Portal.

Whether you’re dealing with sensitive medical negligence/personal injury matters or simply seeking guidance, we ensure a smooth, stress-free experience that puts your needs first. Whilst we appreciate that remote services offer convenience, they may not be suitable for everyone. If you do wish to meet us face to face, you can book an appointment at one of our offices in Sheffield, Barnsley or Rotherham.

Our Cancer Negligence Solicitors

Our medical negligence team cover the entirety of England, and have physical offices in:

• Sheffield
• Barnsley
• Rotherham

You can arrange appointments face to face, or we offer telephone or video call options available. If you can’t reach our office, we could arrange for a member of the team to visit you at home.

No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Claims

We believe everyone deserves access to justice. That’s why we offer no win, no fee (CFA) agreements, allowing you to pursue a claim without worrying about upfront costs*.

• No Upfront Fees: If your claim is unsuccessful, you won’t pay our legal fees*.
• Free Consultation: We assess your case and give honest advice before you proceed.
• Clear Advice: We explain the risks, process, and funding options in plain English.
• Expert Representation: Our dedicated medical negligence solicitors fight to secure the best possible outcome for you.

While compensation can’t undo medical negligence, our goal is to help you regain independence and secure the financial support you need for the future.

Want to find out more on our no win, no fee medical negligence agreements? Find out more information, including a full list of terms and conditions on our No Win No Fee Medical Negligence page.

*There are circumstances where you would be asked to pay any outstanding costs even if you don’t win your case.

You may need to pay for services from Howells Solicitors in certain situations. These include being dishonest, not giving your solicitor instructions, or rejecting an offer against their advice. Other examples are the death of the claimant, cancelling your claim, and moving without telling your solicitor.

In these cases, you might also have to cover the defendant’s costs. Client’s may be asked to pay disbursements up front or must stand to the cost of a medical report if a second opinion is obtained. In some instances, you may need to pay for medical reports or other third-party payments upfront. We would discuss this with you before making any decision.