Symptoms & Late Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer

By Dr Howard J Klass, Consultant Gastroenterologist

Posted 11 November 2022

5 Minute Read

Woman wearing a headscarf hugging a friend in support, symbolising the emotional impact and challenges of late colorectal cancer diagnosis.

Tags:

  • Delayed Diagnosis
  • Cancer Diagnosis Delay
  • Cancer Litigation
  • Diagnostic Delay

Expert Disciplines:

  • Gastroenterology

About The Author

Dr Howard J Klass

Consultant Gastroenterologist

Dr Howard J Klass, MA, FRCP, is a Consultant Gastroenterologist with over 35 years of experience in both NHS and private practice in Manchester. He has particular clinical interests in liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr Klass has been providing medico-legal reports for more than 25 years, with his caseload comprising approximately 50% claimant, 40% defendant, and 10% joint instructions.

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