My father died of lung cancer in March of this year. He had been coughing nonstop since 2005 and was diagnosed in April of 2006.
In January of 2005, his doctor took Xrays and told him he had asthma. Between that time and 4/06, if his dr had had the forethought to consider lung cancer, my father might have had surgery and might be alive today. When he was diagnosed, it was too late. The cancer was inoperable and in both lungs. He suffered for a year and pretty much died slowly.
My question is: How do I know if it's worth it to sue the dr who misdiagnosed him? Do I have another dr look at his xrays and files?
I'm not even sure it's worth it, but am anguished that his death could have been prevented and wonder how many others die because a dr doesn't consider lung cancer in patients with chronic coughs.
Thanks for your advice.
2007-06-03
03:08:54
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