Tumor not removed during mastectomy

Shoger73, I too am shocked! Personally I would call a lawyer! You signed consent forms to remove a tumor and that isn't what happened. The reason for tumor markers is to be sure to get the tumor out. They should have brought in an x-ray machine into the OR to be sure they got the tumor!

There is a legal component and it sounds like grounds for a legitimate malpractice case to me. Many lawyers don't get paid unless they win your case. I am not saying you should sue and expect to get rich from it, but you should not have to pay anything to “fix" this! You also shouldn't have to wait to fix it other than time to heal before another surgery. Definitely seek both medical and legal advice! You undoubtedly will lose money from added expenses unrelated to the surgery, like time off work, etc. Beware of listening to doctor/hospital without legal advice. They would likely be more interested in protecting themselves than you.

I would consider calling a lawyer. Some offer free consults for medical malpractice suits. Lawyers do medical malpractice suits on contingency; that is, if they think you have a good case, they will prepare the case without pay in the expectation that they can get you a substantial settlement (from which they will take a cut). Maybe even the threat of a malpractice suit could get you a discount on your additional surgery. Just a thought.

((Hugs))

Classic case of medical negligence. I understand that its difficult to sue a hospital and then expect treatment from them. You should definitely talk to your lawyers and also to your doctors so that you can get treatment at a different hospital and meanwhile you should definitely sue this hospital. not only will that provide you money required for your treatment but would also be a landmark for the hospital and the people involved with it to understand and never play with life of their patients.

I'm usually the last person to say "sue!", but what happened to you is shocking. You should definitely talk to a lawyer.

Shoger please let us know how things go for you. I am really pleased that you are going back in without having to push the issue with your medical team or having to wait until January and that this is being done without additional charges (which should most definitely be the case the medical center should be falling all over itself to ensure you get the proper care this time around). I hope you heal quickly. Sending you big hugs.

So sorry to hear you went through this. I am going thru something similar.

I underwent a lumpectomy on 1/8/20. I was diagnosed with stage 1 IDC, grade 1, ER/PR+, HER2 negative. One tumor, left breast .6cm

The pathology of my surgical specimens show no biopsy clip, tumor, or biopsy cavity present. My surgeon sent me for multiple diagnostic mammograms 1 week post surgery (this past week). No clip found. I have a MRI scheduled in 3 weeks. If there is no sign of the tumor or clip, then radiation to start the following week. I have a similar question as to how often the tumor is missed? Also how often is the clip and Savi Scout lost? The not knowing is the worst. I've been wondering if it makes sense to ask for a second opinion on the pathology report.

I hope your second surgery went well and you are on the road to recovery!

This is so alarming!! As for surgeon and hospital “going back in” free of charge.....it’s much cheaper for them to do this than face increases in malpractice premiums secondary to a law suit. While I’m glad you are getting the care, you can believe they are taking care of themselves as well as you. I’m like Summer Angel and am the last person to say sue, but this seems so negligent. I hope they get everything the second time around

You have been through the ringer! I am glad you are starting to feel back to normal. I hope you have a good support network! Sending postive thoughts your way!