Breast Cancer Screening Practices And Diagnostic Errors
Last updated on January 21, 2026
As advances in cancer research and treatment continue, medical professionals are better able to diagnose and effectively treat those who have been diagnosed with the disease. In fact, there are many cancers that are deadly if left untreated but can be eradicated if caught early enough. This means that speed and accuracy matter greatly in cancer care. One cancer where this is true is breast cancer.
At the Law Offices of Joel L. Katz, LLC, we have helped injured individuals across Annapolis and the entire state of Maryland to obtain justice in faulty breast cancer screening practices and diagnostic error cases. You need skilled legal guidance to calculate fair compensation and hold medical professionals accountable.
How Breast Cancer Is Diagnosed
There are a lot of ways that doctors can go about diagnosing breast cancer. To start, a breast exam can identify any irregular lumps that require additional testing. Then tests such as X-rays, MRIs or ultrasounds can provide images of deep tissues to better spot breast abnormalities.
Once those irregularities are identified, a biopsy – where a piece of the suspicious lump is removed and tested – can be performed, thereby giving a patient a clear indication of whether the lump is cancerous.
Diagnostic Errors
Those tests may seem pretty routine, especially given the commonality of breast cancer, but the sad reality is that diagnostic errors occur all the time. Far too often, doctors fail to order proper testing, and even when they do, they sometimes misread the results.
These mistakes can allow the cancer to progress to a more advanced stage without treatment, which can place a patient’s very life in danger. This is unacceptable, and those who make such medical errors to the detriment of their patients need to be held accountable.
Pursuing A Medical Malpractice Claim
If you or a loved one has been harmed by a cancer misdiagnosis or a failure to diagnose, then you might want to consider taking legal action. A successful medical malpractice lawsuit might not only lead to the recovery of damages but also to accountability and deterrence of negligent medical professionals.
A successful lawsuit can provide you with the resources that you need to fully focus on your condition and improve your quality of life while knowing that you have done what you can to protect others from suffering a similar fate.
Contact A Proven Maryland Cancer Misdiagnosis Attorney
At the Law Offices of Joel L. Katz, LLC, our skilled and compassionate attorneys are ready to support individuals harmed by the misdiagnosis of breast cancer. We offer proven and tenacious legal representation. If a diagnostic error harmed you or a family member, call us today at 410-973-3848 or complete our online form to schedule your free consultation.