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Over the last four years alone, Ross Feller Casey has recovered $1 billion for its clients – a remarkable result that includes multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts in prostate cancer-related lawsuits.

How Does Cancer Misdiagnosis Happen?

Mistakes in diagnosing cancer can happen in several ways. In some cases, there is a delayed cancer diagnosis when doctors fail to recognize risk factors, fail to evaluate tests correctly, or don't order the correct tests promptly.

In other cases, there may be a complete failure to diagnose cancer at all. It is only when another doctor identifies it or, in the worst situations, it is after the patient dies that the cancer comes to light.

Sometimes, cancer is diagnosed as some other condition. For example, a patient with lung cancer may be misdiagnosed as having chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) instead of cancer. Or a breast cancer patient may receive a diagnosis of fibrocystic breast disease, which is typically benign, rather than the more serious diagnosis of cancer.

When medical professionals fail to catch prostate cancer, the consequences can be devastating. A misdiagnosis may prevent timely treatment and allow the disease to spread. By the time advanced prostate cancer symptoms appear, treatment options may be limited or no longer effective.

Patients and families impacted by delayed prostate cancer diagnoses may have grounds to file a medical malpractice lawsuit.

Ross Feller Casey is uniquely positioned to handle these complex cases. Our firm has nationally recognized doctors on staff working directly with our attorneys. Our team has won numerous multimillion-dollar lawsuits involving misdiagnosis and failure to treat cancer. Based in Philadelphia, we represent clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

How Common Is Prostate Cancer?

According to the American Cancer Society, in 2025, the U.S. is expected to see about 313,780 new prostate cancer cases and 35,770 related deaths, making it one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among men. After years of decline, incidence rates have been rising again, by about 3 percent per year since 2014, with the steepest increases seen in advanced-stage diagnoses.

The burden of prostate cancer is not equal. Black men in the U.S. have a 67 percent higher incidence rate than white men and are more than twice as likely to die from the disease, though the reasons for this disparity remain under study.

How Do Doctors Diagnose Prostate Cancer?

Because early-stage prostate cancer often has no symptoms, proper screening and follow-up are critical. Doctors typically use:

• Physical Exam (Digital Rectal Exam, DRE): Checks for bumps or hard areas on the prostate. Stopping here without further testing after irregularities can delay diagnosis.
• PSA Blood Test: Elevated PSA levels may signal cancer. Failing to order, explain, or act on abnormal results can be malpractice.
• Prostate Biopsy: Needed to confirm a cancer diagnosis. If indicated but not ordered, the delay can be life-threatening.

Why Timing And Expert Documentation Matter In Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania law sets strict rules for medical malpractice claims, including prostate cancer misdiagnosis cases:

• Statute of Limitations: You generally have two years from the date the injury was discovered, or reasonably should have been discovered, to file a claim. Waiting too long can permanently bar recovery.
• Certificate of Merit: Pennsylvania requires plaintiffs to file a Certificate of Merit, which is an affidavit from a qualified medical expert, at the time of the complaint or within 60 days. Without it, the case can be dismissed.

Acting quickly is essential. Delay or failure to submit the required documentation can end your case before it begins.

Damages In Pennsylvania Prostate Cancer Misdiagnosis Cases

Families often worry about whether compensation is capped in Pennsylvania malpractice cases. Here’s what you need to know:

• No Caps on Compensatory Damages: Pennsylvania law does not limit recovery for medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, or loss of companionship in malpractice cases.
• Punitive Damages: While available, punitive damages are capped at 200 percent of compensatory damages. Additionally, 25 percent of punitive damages must be paid into a state excess insurance fund under MCARE regulations.

How To Find Cancer Misdiagnosis Lawyers In Pennsylvania And New Jersey?

Experienced medical malpractice attorneys can help you understand your legal options, whether it was you or someone you love who suffered a delay in treatment as a result of prostate cancer misdiagnosis. They will be able to determine if you have a valid prostate cancer lawsuit.

Philadelphia law firm Ross Feller Casey has experienced lawyers and physicians on staff to review your case. Our team has the expertise and resources to ensure the best possible outcome for your medical malpractice lawsuit. Let us help ease the financial burden caused by your prostate cancer misdiagnosis.

Ross Feller Casey handles all of its medical malpractice claims on a contingency basis, so you only pay when a financial recovery is awarded. Contact us today for a complimentary consultation.

Ross Feller Casey has personal injury attorneys who specialize in prostate cancer misdiagnosis lawsuits in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.