Brain & Spinal Tumour Negligence Claim Solicitors

A patient’s tumour was reported as high‑grade despite a tiny biopsy sample. Years later, review showed the tissue was insufficient for accurate grading. This false “high‑grade” diagnosis drove aggressive treatment and delayed proper neurosurgical reassessment. The patient has recently found out that she didn’t have a brain tumour in the first instance.

One patient with a growing lesion spent over a year on “watch and wait”. By the time surgery was performed, the tumour had progressed to a higher grade — something that a timely surgery may have prevented.

A patient’s tumour was later identified as Grade 1 and non‑cancerous, yet they had undergone over a decade of unnecessary treatment and lost key life opportunities due to misdiagnosis at pathology level.

Several patients were told that their tumours were “becoming more aggressive” even though imaging remained stable — prompting inappropriate treatment and preventing consideration of surgical alternatives.

Multiple patients’ records show no evidence of MDT review at crucial milestones such as diagnosis, progression assessment or when treatment continued, despite stable disease.

Possibly. Independent reviews have found multiple cases where tumours were graded incorrectly or misdiagnosed, contributing to inappropriate treatment decisions.

Yes. Investigations show that poor surgical decisions and incorrect scan interpretation has led some patients to become permanently disabled or have a worsened prognosis.

Delayed or denied neurosurgical intervention is a key concern across many cases. You may have grounds for a claim if your tumour worsened because surgery wasn’t offered promptly.

Several clients were advised of tumour progression despite years of stable scans. These statements may have been based on inaccurate pathology or neuroradiology reports.

Yes. Many patients affected only discovered that things went wrong within their care years later. You may still have legal options. 

Talk to us to get a confidential review of your case, including your biopsy, scans and treatment history. Our experts will help to determine whether you may have been affected and what steps you can take.

Chemotherapy negligence occurs when there’s a failure in the administration or monitoring of chemotherapy treatment, leading to harm or injury to the patient. This can include incorrect dosage, delayed treatment, failure to monitor or lack of informed consent.

Unnecessary chemotherapy is where you’ve been given a course of chemotherapy treatment for a certain period of time without either medical or scientific evidence and without good reason.

Some of the most significant long-term side effects of Temozolomide are anaemia (low red blood count), thrombocytopenia (low platelet count, leading to increased risk of bleeding) and neutropenia (low white blood cell count). These conditions can become more severe with prolonged or unnecessary use.

There’s also increased risk of infection from the suppression of white blood cells as well as fatigue from prolonged use and gastrointestinal issues (which are common side effect of Temozolomide and include nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea). There are also cognitive and neurological effects as well as secondary tumours.

If you’ve experienced harm or injury due to errors in your chemotherapy treatment, you may have a claim. Common signs include severe side effects, worsening of your condition or lack of proper information about the treatment risks and benefits.

Compensation can cover various aspects, including medical expenses, loss of earnings, pain and suffering and emotional distress. The exact amount will depend on the specifics of your case.

In most cases, you have three years from the date of the negligent treatment or from when you first became aware of the negligence to make a claim. It's important to seek legal advice as soon as possible to ensure you meet this deadline.

To support your claim, you’ll need medical records, treatment history and any documentation of the harm or injury you suffered. Our team will also gather expert testimonies from medical professionals which can further strengthen your case.

The duration of a claim can vary depending on the complexity of the case and the availability of evidence. On average, it can take several months to a few years to reach a resolution.

Our team offers a no-win, no-fee arrangement, so you won't have to pay legal fees unless your claim is successful. It's important to discuss the fee structure with your solicitor before proceeding.

If you suspect chemotherapy negligence, seek medical advice immediately to address any health concerns. Then, contact a medical negligence solicitor to discuss your case and explore your legal options.