I was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2014 and so I consider myself an 'authority' (and a hard way to become an 'authority' :-) ) when it comes to breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and reconstruction options and availability following cancer treatment. This is in addition to my 15 year employment experience in medicine, where for part of those 15 years, I was employed with a plastic & reconstruction surgeon (a very reputable and skilled plastic & reconstruction surgeon!), who performed many reconstructive operations following breast cancer. Does medical knowledge assist when representing clients who allege late diagnosis of breast cancer, or any other type of cancer? What are GP's expected to do, in relation to professional competence and skill, for example, when a woman comes to their office complaining of a lump or pain in the breast? What are some practical tips to assist you run late diagnosis cases? … [Read more...]