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Cancerous moles: the importance of early intervention
Posted: 31/05/2022
Nadia Popovici attended a Vancouver Canucks hockey game against the Seattle Kraken in October 2021 and saved a man’s life. As she sat in the stands watching the game, she noticed a worrisome mole on the back of the neck of assistant equipment manager, Brian Hamilton, despite only getting a quick glimpse of it......>>
Ovarian cancer – knowledge is power
Posted: 09/03/2022
Tennis star, Chris Evert, has talked publicly about her diagnosis of stage 1 ovarian cancer, the importance of being aware of family history of the disease, and how using that knowledge can enable an early diagnosis and successful treatment. Evert is 67 years old and lost her younger sister, Jeanne Evert Dubin, who was also a professional tennis player......>>
Endometriosis and the impact of the pandemic on diagnosis and treatment
Posted: 12/11/2021
The pandemic has affected us all in a myriad of ways and for those suffering with endometriosis, the impact on their health and wellbeing may have been significant. Arguably, the overhaul of care for endometriosis in the UK is long overdue and the pandemic has only served to highlight this......>>
The impact on claimants after settlement of damages: Alfie and Sarah's stories
Posted: 07/09/2021
As clinical negligence lawyers, we work closely with our clients during the investigation of their claims and, in doing so, we gain a good understanding of their individual circumstances and often get to know them well. Once a claim settles, our clients receive their damages (financial compensation) and the litigation process is concluded for them......>>
Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch makes over 1,500 recommendations to NHS trusts after hundreds of serious maternity incidents
Posted: 27/08/2021
The Government’s healthcare safety adviser, the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB), has made a wide range of recommendations over the last year following investigations into hundreds of incidents that have uncovered repeated errors involving NHS trusts. HSIB, which is part of NHS England......>>
The benefits of professional care for a birth-injured child
Posted: 22/07/2021
When a child or an adult suffers a life-changing injury, a family can suddenly and unexpectedly be thrown into a life of round-the-clock care and support. Although nothing can prepare them for this dramatic change to their lives, the ability to access information, support and professional care can provide desperately needed respite and reassurance......>>
Have women avoided having smear tests due to the pandemic?
Posted: 15/06/2021
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cause of cancer and the fourth most common cause of death from cancer amongst women. Prognosis is dependent on when the pre-cancerous or cancerous cells are diagnosed and therefore it is vital for women to be screened regularly to check for cancerous cells...…>>
Skin cancer: a hidden pandemic?
Posted: 28/04/2021
Skin cancer is highly treatable when detected early, but is an important area of health that has taken a back seat during the Covid-19 pandemic. It remains to be seen how widespread and damaging the impact of this will prove to be. A study from Ontario found that there had been an 85% drop in skin biopsies at the onset of the pandemic...…>>
Gynaecological symptoms: making concerns heard
Posted: 10/12/2020
The clinical negligence team at Penningtons Manches Cooper represents women with gynaecological claims and often hears from clients that they wish they had listened to their bodies sooner and pushed for a referral for medical investigations. For example, some women suffer with extremely severe..…>>
Thyroid cancer: a lesser known but increasingly prevalent type of cancer
Posted: 03/11/2020
Thyroid cancer is a rare type of cancer accounting for less than 1% of all cancer cases in the UK, but worryingly the numbers are increasing year on year. Thyroid cancer affects the thyroid gland, a small gland at the base of the neck that produces two hormones, triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), which help regulate the metabolism......>>

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