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Other Cancers
As with most serious medical conditions, early detection of the ailment is of the utmost importance. While we have discussed some of the more common cancers on this website, it is important to also be aware of other types of cancer that can also go undiagnosed if certain symptoms and warning signs are ignored.
- Bladder Cancer: This type of cancer typically begins in the cells that line the inside of the bladder. In 2009, it’s estimated that 70,980 new cases will occur, and 14,330 deaths will result. Some common symptoms of bladder cancer include: blood in the urine (hematuria), pain or burning during urination without evidence of urinary tract infection, and, change in bladder habits, such as having to urinate more often or feeling the strong urge to urinate without producing much urine.
(http://www.emedicinehealth.com/bladder_cancer/article_em.htm) - Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer: This type of cancer can be classified as renal cell carcinoma, which forms in blood-filtering, waste-removal tubes in the kidney, or renal pelvis carcinoma, which forms in the center of the kidneys where urine is collected. In 2009, it’s estimated that 49,096 new cases will occur, and 11,033 deaths will result. Some common symptoms of kidney cancer include: blood in the urine (making the urine slightly rusty to deep red), pain in the side that does not go away, a lump or mass in the side or the abdomen, weight loss, fever, and a feeling of being very tired or having a general feeling of poor health.
(http://www.medicinenet.com/kidney_cancer/article.htm) - Pancreatic Cancer: This type of cancer, also known as exocrine cancer, occurs when malignant cells form in the tissues of the pancreas. In 2009, it’s estimated that 42,470 new cases will occur, and 35,240 deaths will result. Some common symptoms of pancreatic cancer include: upper abdominal pain that may radiate to your back, yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes (jaundice), loss of appetite, and, weight loss.
(http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pancreatic-cancer/DS00357/DSECTION=symptoms) - Thyroid Cancer: This type of cancer affects the thyroid gland and can adverse effects on heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and body weight, as the gland is responsible for producing hormones that assist in controlling the aforementioned functions. In 2009, it’s estimated that 37,200 new cases will occur, and 1,630 deaths will result. Some common symptoms of thyroid cancer include: problems with swallowing, hoarseness, enlarged lymph nodes in the neck, breathing difficulty, and, pain in the throat and/or neck.
(http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=53303) - Brain Tumors: This type of cancer is characterized by the abnormal growth of cells in brain tissue, cells that can be either benign or malignant. In 2009, it’s estimated that 22,070 new cases will occur, and 12,920 deaths will result (# of brain tumors plus other nervous system tumors). Some common symptoms of brain tumors include: new onset or change in pattern of headaches, headaches that gradually become more frequent and more severe, unexplained nausea or vomiting, vision problems, such as blurred vision, double vision or loss of peripheral vision, gradual loss of sensation or movement in an arm or a leg, difficulty with balance, speech difficulties, confusion in everyday matters, personality or behavior changes, seizures, especially in someone who doesn't have a history of seizures , hearing problems, and, hormonal (endocrine) disorders.
(http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/brain-tumor/DS00281/DSECTION=symptoms) - Esophageal Cancer: This type of cancer can be classified as squamous cell carcinoma, where flat cells lining the esophagus are determined to be cancerous, or adenocarcinoma, where the cells that are responsible for making and releasing mucus and other fluids are found to be cancerous. In 2009, it’s estimated that 16,470 new cases will occur, and 14,530 deaths will result. Some common symptoms of esophageal cancer include: difficult or painful swallowing, severe weight loss, pain in the throat or back, behind the breastbone or between the shoulder blades, hoarseness or chronic cough, vomiting, and, coughing up blood.
(http://www.medicinenet.com/esophageal_cancer/page3.htm). - Gastric (Stomach) Cancer: This type of cancer results when cancerous cells form in the lining of the stomach. In 2009, it’s estimated that 21,130 new cases will occur, and 10,620 deaths will result. Some common symptoms of stomach cancer include: blood in the stool, fatigue, feeling bloated after eating, feeling full after eating little, heartburn, indigestion, nausea, stomach pain, vomiting and, weight loss.
(http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stomach-cancer/DS00301/DSECTION=symptoms). - Liver Cancer: This type of cancer can either form in the tissues of the liver, or spread to the liver from other parts of the body. In 2009, it’s estimated that 22,620 new cases will occur, and 18,160 deaths will result (estimates include intrahepatic bile duct cancer). Some common symptoms of liver cancer include: losing weight without trying, loss of appetite, upper abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, general weakness and fatigue, an enlarged liver, abdominal swelling, and, yellow discoloration of your skin and the whites of your eyes (jaundice).
(http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/liver-cancer/DS00399/DSECTION=symptoms).
In the event of a misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of any of the above listed cancers, it is important to consider investigating whether your health care provider neglected signs or symptoms of the disease, as discussed above. That is because those who receive improper medical treatment or a delayed or misdiagnosis of cancer can seek restitution from those who have wronged them. The skilled New Jersey cancer misdiagnosis attorneys at Blume Goldfaden will assist in all aspects of your medical malpractice case. Call us today for a free consultation, and our knowledgeable lawyers will examine the details of your case and determine who may be at fault for your unnecessary and extended treatment and suffering.