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March 11, 2021

Five Harmful Myths About Colorectal Cancer

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer kills thousands of people every year. However, thanks to more public awareness about the disease, the American Cancer Society reports that the death rate has been steadily declining in recent years. More people are getting screened for cancer for earlier diagnosis and treatment or are altering their …

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February 3, 2021

Five Major Cancer Screenings & When You Need to Get Them

World Cancer Day is February 4, and this year’s theme is “I Am and I Will.” From the personal to the global scale, all actions have an impact. A cancer-free world begins with creating cancer prevention awareness and taking action. One of the best things you can do to take action is be a proactive …

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March 5, 2020

The Danger of Undiagnosed Colorectal Cancer

Undiagnosed colorectal cancer (CRC) is a danger facing many Americans, especially younger patients under the age of 50 who are misdiagnosed by their doctors. Colorectal cancer includes colon and rectal cancer and is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. As advocates for patient safety for nearly 50 years, Pegalis Law …

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February 24, 2020

What Are the Five Most Common Medical Errors?

What Are the Five Most Common Medical Errors? When you’re sick and you go to the hospital, you expect to be treated for your illness or injury and restored to better health. However, did you know that medical errors are among the top three leading causes of death in the United States, ranked right behind …

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April 28, 2016

Tips for Avoiding Delayed Cancer Diagnoses

It is well known that when cancer is detected as early as possible, the patient has a better chance of a favorable outcome. In the early stages of cancer, the disease is confined to one location, which means it can be more effectively treated. Additionally, with the early detection of cancer, patients have access to …

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February 26, 2016

Reducing Your Risk of a Missed Diagnosis

Although healthcare providers may be perceived as being infallible, they can and frequently do make mistakes. Sometimes, those mistakes can lead to serious or even life-threatening consequences, such as a missed diagnosis that delay crucial treatment. One of the elements of medical malpractice is a breach in the standard of care. In other words, a …

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