Man says cancer misdiagnosed by family doctor

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B: - August 30, 2012 at 11:16:03

Yes, I believe that Dr's are only human but this same instance happened many, many, many, years ago to my uncle so nothing has changed. He was advised he had back problems and to go home and start exercising to get his back in shape and that he did. He exercised and exercised and exercised. He got more and more sick and lost a lot a weight. Several months later he was diagnosed with cancer and died. Maybe if he was properly diagnosed at the beginning he would still be here. Dr's have to take accountability when treating patients. They are in a very, very, very responsible profession. They have to constantly study and research to keep up with new discoveries. Yes, mistakes can happen but there are too many "MISTAKES' and that cost lives. Dr's should be tested on a regular bases to keep their license.

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Marie: - August 29, 2012 at 15:33:21

People have to remember that doctors are only human and can't always catch every thing. Honestly how much do you realy remember from school? They are all only human like the rest of us and mistakes happen.

California Pete from NFLD: - August 29, 2012 at 13:55:59

On a regular basis !!! Is there not such a thing as a biopsy. But then it may cost the system a few $$$. No I will stick to my health care system down here at least I wont die from hemrroid's

Tim Jamison: - August 29, 2012 at 13:06:57

This common occurance is not a news story

Dawn: - August 29, 2012 at 08:52:10

That happens on a regular basis, I know of quite a few cases of the same thing

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