Delayed diagnosis in gynaecological cancer is one of the most frequent causes of clinical negligence claims, often leading to disease progression, more aggressive treatment, and fertility loss.

In this free webinar, consultant surgeon Mr Mo'iad Alazzam will share expert clinical and medico-legal insight on breach, causation, and the red flags that are too often missed.

About the Speaker:

Mr Mo'iad Alazzam is an internationally respected Consultant Gynaecologist and Gynaecological Oncology Surgeon at Oxford University Hospitals, with over 20 years’ experience in complex cancer surgery and fertility-preserving techniques. Widely published and a leader in surgical education, he is a trusted authority in gynaecological oncology.

Webinar Summary:

• Referral pathways & two‑week wait: what “good” looks like; when to escalate to suspected cancer.

• Delay vs negligent delay: distinguishing unavoidable slippage from a breach of duty; why safety‑netting and consent matter.

• Cancer‑specific pitfalls:
• • Ovary/tube - vague GI‑type symptoms; stage vs volume shift; interpreting complex cysts.
  • Endometrium - perimenopausal bleeding traps; obesity/PCOS/tamoxifen risks; missed ultrasound follow‑up.
  • Cervix - cytology misreads; lesion + bleeding needs urgent colposcopy pathway.
  • Vulva - HPV vs lichen sclerosus; chronic itch or lesions need biopsy.

• MDT & cross‑specialty handoffs: how triage errors, routine vs cancer pathways, and poor follow‑up create liability.

Read the full medico-legal article here >