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Medical Malpractice
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Case Details
Misdiagnosed breast cancer case where a patient was initially told there was 'no evidence of malignancy' after a mammogram, but 16 months later was diagnosed with breast cancer. The cancer spread to her bones, requiring lifelong chemotherapy.
Additional Notes
Jury awarded $15 million in damages after a 2-week trial. The doctor was found negligent for misdiagnosis, which prevented early treatment. Patient's condition worsened, requiring weekly chemotherapy for life.