Breast Cancer Awareness Month serves as a vital reminder for both women and men to remain alert to the key warning signs of the disease. With breast cancer holding the title as the most prevalent cancer amongst women, clinical negligence specialists at Higgs LLP are seizing this opportunity to elevate public knowledge on early red flags, emphasising the importance of prompt detection and action. They further provide guidance for individuals affected by misdiagnosis.
Worryingly, online search trends analysed by the legal eagles at Higgs LLP show a surging interest in the condition. The term "breast cancer" was Googled 1.4 million times last month, they said, with "breast cancer symptoms" gathering more than 85,000 searches, accompanied by a staggering 200% increase in queries like "Can you have breast cancer with no symptoms?" Medical negligence authority Clare Langford of Higgs LLP warned: "When it comes to cancer or any life-threatening condition, early detection can save lives.
If patients feel something is wrong, they should never hesitate to seek testing or medical attention. Symptoms should never be ignored, and it's vital that both patients and healthcare professionals take any concerns seriously to ensure timely diagnosis and care." Red flag symptoms of breast cancer Clare explained: "Breast cancer symptoms vary, but a more obvious symptom is a lump or swelling in the breast, upper chest or armpit.
Change is also a red flag–change in the texture of the skin, the colo.