Colon Cancer Lawyer

Diagnosed with colon cancer? Being your advocate should start long before ever contacting an attorney regarding a medical malpractice claim. When it comes to your health, you must be proactive, especially when you are awaiting test results.

Even if your doctor does not contact you with test results, no news is not always good news. Let’s dive in more about why you might want to talk to a colon cancer lawyer and a team about your options.

Colon Cancer Statistics

According to the American Cancer Society, the estimated number of colorectal cancers in the United States for 2025 are:

• About 107,320 new cases of colon cancer (54,510 in men and 52,810 in women)
• About 46,950 new cases of rectal cancer (27,950 in men and 19,000 in women)

The rate of people being diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer has dropped overall since the mid-1980s, mainly because more people are getting screened and changing their lifestyle-related risk factors. From 2012 to 2021, incidence rates dropped by about 1% each year. But this downward trend is mostly in older adults. In people younger than 50 years of age, rates have increased by 2.4% per year from 2012 to 2021.

Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests

There are 3 main types of colorectal cancer screening tests, provided by the American Cancer Society:

• Stool-based tests: These tests check the stool (feces) for signs of colon or rectal cancer, such as small amounts of blood. These tests are not invasive and are easier to have done than visual exams, but they need to be done more often.
• Visual exams: These tests look inside the colon and rectum for any abnormal areas. They are done either with a scope (a tube-like instrument with a light and tiny video camera on the end) that is placed into the rectum, or with special imaging tests.
• Blood-based tests: These tests check a person’s blood for signs of colorectal cancer.

These tests each have different benefits, limits, and harms and some of them might be better choices for you than others.

A Delayed Diagnosis Of Colon Cancer Can Have Serious Consequences

Unfortunately, colon cancer can be misdiagnosed if the risks and symptoms are ignored. This is why it is important to stress that patients who have received a misdiagnosis regarding colon cancer or a late cancer diagnosis should consult a colon cancer lawyer immediately.

Delays in diagnosing colon cancer can have devastating results. Any type of cancer that goes undiagnosed limits your options for treatment. Misdiagnosis can shorten your life expectancy. The goal of being cancer-free presents more challenges.

Janet Izzo and Josh Gillette of Gillette & Izzo Law Office are not the only advocates helping you. They will encourage you to play an active role in your health and a medical malpractice claim. Documenting test results, treatments, and other medical procedures provides you with not only education but also facts that strengthen a cancer misdiagnosis claim.

Knowledge comes from education. Knowledge is power when you feel powerless.

New York state statutes of limitations exist for both municipal and privately owned hospitals. Janet Izzo and Josh Gillette combine their knowledge of statutes and laws with extensive experience in medical malpractice claims. Time is of the essence. Take action by making one phone call to our firm.

Discuss Your Legal Options With A Colon Cancer Lawyer

Following a colon cancer misdiagnosis, you likely have questions about your legal choices. Discuss your situation with a lawyer at Gillette and Izzo Law Office in Syracuse by calling 315-421-1000 or you can contact us through our online intake form.

We represent our clients with delayed cancer diagnoses on a contingency fee basis. You only pay legal fees if we recover compensation in your case.