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Breast Cancer Negligence Lawyers Sydney

If you or a loved one are living with advanced or end-stage cancer as a result of a delay in diagnosis of breast cancer by your doctors, you may be entitled to compensation.

Contact our experienced solicitors at Garling and Co Lawyers to learn about your legal options and expeditiously explore your rights to compensation.

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We provide confidential, free case assessments.

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We Specialise In Breast Cancer Negligence Compensation Claims

According to the Cancer Council, breast cancer is the second most common cancer affecting women in Australia. Sadly, breast cancer is also the second most common cancer to cause death of Australians. Many women are not aware of the presence of breast cancer and do not experience any symptoms, particularly during the early stages of breast cancer and if the lump is very small. 

Women are encouraged to be vigilant and to regularly examine their breasts for lumps or physical changes to the breasts. Some lumps are too small to be felt on examination. Screening for breast cancer is offered to women over the age of 50 years. Screening is performed by way of a mammogram every two years under the BreastScreen Australia Program and allows the diagnosis of breast cancer in the absence of signs and symptoms. 

Some of the symptoms associated with breast cancer include new lumps or changes to the appearance of the nipple, or size or shape of the breast, dimpling of the skin, discomfort or swelling of the breasts or armpits and breast pain. If you develop any of those symptoms, you should seek prompt medical advice. Your GP is usually your first point of contact and will be able to perform a physical examination and determine the nature of any investigations that are necessary to evaluate your symptoms. Investigations such as ultrasounds, mammograms and MRI scans of the breast are all important diagnostic tools that are available to your doctors. Sometimes, a biopsy is required to make a diagnosis, and a biopsy may be recommended by radiologists if they are unable to rely on the radiological characteristics of a lump to conclusively determine if it is benign or malignant. It is imperative that your treating doctor identifies the need for a biopsy and acts on the radiologist’s recommendation and refers you for a biopsy.

Generally, diagnosis of early-stage breast cancer is usually associated with better outcomes and some patients may even have a normal life expectancy with appropriate treatment. A delayed diagnosis of breast cancer could have a profound effect on quality of life and could significantly reduce life expectancy. 

Types of Claims for Breast Cancer Negligence:

  • Delayed Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis of Breast Cancer 
  • Failure to Perform Timely or Appropriate Breast Cancer Screening 
  • Inadequate or Incorrect Breast Cancer Treatment 
  • Failure to Properly Monitor and Follow up on Breast Cancer Patients 
  • Negligent Management of Breast Cancer Patients’ Medical Records 
  • Failure to Provide Informed Consent for Breast Cancer Treatments 
  • Negligence in Breast Cancer Surgery or Procedures 
  • Misinterpretation of Breast Cancer Test Results 
  • Failure to Refer Patients to Specialists for Further Evaluation
  • Claims for dependents arising from the death of the bowel cancer patient due to negligence
  • Emotional Distress and Psychological Impact Due to Breast Cancer Negligence. 

Talk to Garling & Co Lawyers today: 

Navigating breast cancer negligence claims can be overwhelming. At Garling & Co Lawyers, our experienced team specialises in handling breast cancer negligence cases. We will carefully evaluate your claim, provide expert guidance, and ensure transparency throughout the legal process. 

To discuss your claim with our highly knowledgeable medical malpractice lawyers, please reach out to us on (02) 8329 9500 or via email. Alternatively, you can fill out our Confidential Case Assessment form, free of charge and without any obligation. Expect a prompt response as we aim to support you during this challenging time and help you seek the compensation you rightfully deserve for breast cancer negligence.

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Complete our free, no obligation confidential case assessment form and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours.

Alternatively, we are available to talk by phone and email. Please contact our experienced accredited specialist personal injury lawyers to find out how we can help.

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JH D
08:13 27 Aug 26
I can’t recommend Matthew Garling and the team at Garling & Co highly enough. Matthew represented me through what was a very complex and lengthy personal injury matter, and throughout the entire... process I always felt that I had someone experienced, knowledgeable and genuinely committed to achieving the best possible outcome for me.One thing I really appreciated was Matthew’s support during the most stressful periods of the matter. Whenever I was overwhelmed or overthinking where things were heading, Matthew would make the time to call me, talk me through the situation, settle my thoughts and put me back on the right path. That personal support made a very difficult process much easier to manage.Matthew was always straightforward with his advice, took the time to explain the important issues and was never afraid to have the difficult conversations when they were needed. His experience in personal injury law was obvious, particularly when dealing with the more complicated aspects of my matter.After a number stressful years, I’m extremely grateful for the work Matthew and his team put in and for the outcome they ultimately achieved for me.I have no hesitation recommending Matthew Garling and the Garling & Co team to anyone needing an experienced and supportive personal injury lawyer.read more
M
00:34 27 Aug 26
Words can't explain how immensely grateful I am to have had Matthew and Allison assist me throughout this claim. I believe I was awarded exactly the compensation I was meant to receive and couldn't... be happier with the outcome. Matthew is a man who seeks justice for the average person - he never asserts himself, even for a moment, to be anything but a man who wishes to seek, serve and defend truth. He is extremely gracious in his speech, countenance, and should be recognised throughout life for these things and more. I highly recommend Matthew Garling and the entire team at Garling and Co - don't bother looking elsewhere.read more
Chris H.
02:52 31 Jul 26
I engaged Garling & Co to guide me through a personal injury claim and could not have asked for better representation. Matthew was in a different class to the other lawyers I had spoken to, and that... was clear from our very first phone call. At that time, I was not even sure a claim would go ahead. It was just a call for advice and Matthew was generous with his time which created immediate trust.My options were always explained clearly and the decision was always left with me with no pressure to follow a particular course of action. Allison and the rest of Matthew's team are equally excellent and were on hand throughout, taking me through the process and passing on information at the right time.No hesitation in recommending them to anyone looking for the best advice in NSW.read more
Mik B.
01:18 31 Jul 26
Matthew and the team at Garling & Co have provided seamless care throughout my case. Keeping me updated and providing the best advice on my workers compensation matter. I felt will looked after and a... have high level of trust in my legal matters.read more
Donna M.
21:09 30 Jul 26
Kerry and her team are professional showing real empathy and kindness.Going through a severe psychological work injury is a deeply lonely, exhausting, and anxiety-ridden road. But from the moment... Kerry and her team stepped in, everything changed. They showed me the kind of genuine empathy, warmth, and human kindness that you just don't expect to find in the legal world. They truly, deeply understand the complexities of psychological injury law, but more importantly, they understand the human being behind the case. No matter how scrambled or anxious my mind was feeling, they always found the time to answer my frantic check-ins and left me feeling completely reassured and safe.What I respect most about them is their absolute integrity.Kerry has a brilliant legal mind specialising in personal injury,and only ever sticks strictly to the real facts and let the honest, medical truth do the talking.Thank you Kerry and Myriel.❣️read more
Jd A.
21:05 30 Jul 26
Like to thank Matthew and the team for their work and dedication ,special thanks to Matthew for being vigilant in helping me navigate the insurance battle.My advice to anyone is trust Matthew and... yourself, say vigilant.Thank youGarling and coDaveread more
Marshall B.
01:57 09 Jul 26
Mathew and his team were a pleasure. Very sympathetic to my situation and very easy to work with. Explained the process so well and always kept in contact and looked out for my best interest. I... wouldn't hesitate to recommend Garling & Co to anyone.read more
james C.
00:48 08 Jul 26
Can not thank the team here at Garling & Co enough. From all the extra help, to the end outcome was amazing. Mathew is very knowledgeable with the law and makes you feel very comfortable with... everything. Appreciate it all guys cheersread more
Anna C.
04:33 06 Jul 26
I can’t thank you enough for your support. Kerry and staff went above and beyond. Always kept me up to date.I recommend Garling and Co to anyone.Thank you Kerry and Staff
Ramez F.
07:51 19 May 26
I cannot highly recommend Garling & Co Lawyers enough for their incredible support during my recent case. From our first meeting, they provided clear, honest advice and guided me through a complex... legal process with absolute professionalism. Their dedication, attention to detail, and expertise in this matter was outstanding, ultimately securing an excellent outcome. If you need a reliable, knowledgeable, and genuinely supportive solicitor, look no further than GARLING & CO LAWYERS.read more

Breast Cancer Claims Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are some of the medical errors that could occur in breast cancer cases?

The following scenarios are some of the medical errors that could result in breast cancer negligence:

  • Failure to refer for investigation of a breast lump
  • Failure to properly perform a breast ultrasound that results in a lump not being identified or the characteristics of a lump not being adequately visualised;
  • Failure to accurately report on the findings of investigations of the breasts
  • Failure to refer for further investigations or biopsy of a lump with suspicious or indeterminate features
  • Failure to properly perform a biopsy
  • Failure of the breast surgeon to remove the lump or obtain clear margins
  • Failure to monitor after treatment

2. Can you be wrongly diagnosed with breast cancer?

It is possible for a benign lump to be wrongly diagnosed as malignant, but this is not common as a biopsy is often required to confirm diagnosis. 

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JH D
08:13 27 Aug 26
I can’t recommend Matthew Garling and the team at Garling & Co highly enough. Matthew represented me through what was a very complex and lengthy personal injury matter, and throughout the entire... process I always felt that I had someone experienced, knowledgeable and genuinely committed to achieving the best possible outcome for me.One thing I really appreciated was Matthew’s support during the most stressful periods of the matter. Whenever I was overwhelmed or overthinking where things were heading, Matthew would make the time to call me, talk me through the situation, settle my thoughts and put me back on the right path. That personal support made a very difficult process much easier to manage.Matthew was always straightforward with his advice, took the time to explain the important issues and was never afraid to have the difficult conversations when they were needed. His experience in personal injury law was obvious, particularly when dealing with the more complicated aspects of my matter.After a number stressful years, I’m extremely grateful for the work Matthew and his team put in and for the outcome they ultimately achieved for me.I have no hesitation recommending Matthew Garling and the Garling & Co team to anyone needing an experienced and supportive personal injury lawyer.read more
M
00:34 27 Aug 26
Words can't explain how immensely grateful I am to have had Matthew and Allison assist me throughout this claim. I believe I was awarded exactly the compensation I was meant to receive and couldn't... be happier with the outcome. Matthew is a man who seeks justice for the average person - he never asserts himself, even for a moment, to be anything but a man who wishes to seek, serve and defend truth. He is extremely gracious in his speech, countenance, and should be recognised throughout life for these things and more. I highly recommend Matthew Garling and the entire team at Garling and Co - don't bother looking elsewhere.read more
Chris H.
02:52 31 Jul 26
I engaged Garling & Co to guide me through a personal injury claim and could not have asked for better representation. Matthew was in a different class to the other lawyers I had spoken to, and that... was clear from our very first phone call. At that time, I was not even sure a claim would go ahead. It was just a call for advice and Matthew was generous with his time which created immediate trust.My options were always explained clearly and the decision was always left with me with no pressure to follow a particular course of action. Allison and the rest of Matthew's team are equally excellent and were on hand throughout, taking me through the process and passing on information at the right time.No hesitation in recommending them to anyone looking for the best advice in NSW.read more
Mik B.
01:18 31 Jul 26
Matthew and the team at Garling & Co have provided seamless care throughout my case. Keeping me updated and providing the best advice on my workers compensation matter. I felt will looked after and a... have high level of trust in my legal matters.read more
Donna M.
21:09 30 Jul 26
Kerry and her team are professional showing real empathy and kindness.Going through a severe psychological work injury is a deeply lonely, exhausting, and anxiety-ridden road. But from the moment... Kerry and her team stepped in, everything changed. They showed me the kind of genuine empathy, warmth, and human kindness that you just don't expect to find in the legal world. They truly, deeply understand the complexities of psychological injury law, but more importantly, they understand the human being behind the case. No matter how scrambled or anxious my mind was feeling, they always found the time to answer my frantic check-ins and left me feeling completely reassured and safe.What I respect most about them is their absolute integrity.Kerry has a brilliant legal mind specialising in personal injury,and only ever sticks strictly to the real facts and let the honest, medical truth do the talking.Thank you Kerry and Myriel.❣️read more
Jd A.
21:05 30 Jul 26
Like to thank Matthew and the team for their work and dedication ,special thanks to Matthew for being vigilant in helping me navigate the insurance battle.My advice to anyone is trust Matthew and... yourself, say vigilant.Thank youGarling and coDaveread more
Marshall B.
01:57 09 Jul 26
Mathew and his team were a pleasure. Very sympathetic to my situation and very easy to work with. Explained the process so well and always kept in contact and looked out for my best interest. I... wouldn't hesitate to recommend Garling & Co to anyone.read more
james C.
00:48 08 Jul 26
Can not thank the team here at Garling & Co enough. From all the extra help, to the end outcome was amazing. Mathew is very knowledgeable with the law and makes you feel very comfortable with... everything. Appreciate it all guys cheersread more
Anna C.
04:33 06 Jul 26
I can’t thank you enough for your support. Kerry and staff went above and beyond. Always kept me up to date.I recommend Garling and Co to anyone.Thank you Kerry and Staff
Ramez F.
07:51 19 May 26
I cannot highly recommend Garling & Co Lawyers enough for their incredible support during my recent case. From our first meeting, they provided clear, honest advice and guided me through a complex... legal process with absolute professionalism. Their dedication, attention to detail, and expertise in this matter was outstanding, ultimately securing an excellent outcome. If you need a reliable, knowledgeable, and genuinely supportive solicitor, look no further than GARLING & CO LAWYERS.read more

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