Symptoms & Late Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer
By Dr Howard J Klass, Consultant Gastroenterologist
Posted 11 November 2022
5 Minute Read

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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