One of the most deadly and widespread diseases of all, cancer is always serious. However, for most types of cancer, the earlier a diagnosis is made, the greater the patient's chances of successful treatment and survival. The mis-diagnosis of cancer is a serious form of malpractice, because it delays treatment and potentially allows the patient's cancer time to spread. Unfortunately, physicians sometimes fail to order appropriate tests or misread their results. They may mis-diagnose a lump or tumor as benign when it is in fact malignant. If you or a loved one have received an incorrect cancer diagnosis, we can help.