The plaintiff was diagnosed with breast cancer that metastasized to her bones.
She brought a medical malpractice action against her radiologist and general surgeon, alleging their negligence caused a nine-month delay in diagnosis.
The court found both doctors breached their respective standards of care: the radiologist failed to order further imaging for suspicious microcalcifications, and the surgeon failed to properly investigate discordant biopsy results or follow up on the original lump.
The court concluded that but for the delay, the plaintiff's cancer would have been diagnosed at Stage I and cured.
The plaintiff was awarded damages for pain and suffering, income loss, and Family Law Act claims.
