Skin Cancer

The Law Firm of Dugan, Babij & Tolley, LLC has represented many families whose loved ones have been seriously injured or have died as a result of medical malpractice associated with the failure to diagnose and treat skin cancer.

There are many forms of skin cancer, the most common being melanoma, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.

Melanoma is by far the most serious and potentially deadly type of skin cancer if not promptly diagnosed and treated.

Melanoma is characterized by lesions that are typically irregularly or asymmetrically shaped and of varying colors. Melanoma lesions also typically increase in size as the lesion becomes more advanced.

Basal cell carcinoma is generally recognized as being the most common form of skin cancer.

Individuals with a history of frequent exposure to the sun or those with far skin are at high risk for the development of basal cell carcinoma.

Basal cell carcinoma can present as a reddish patch on the skin, a non-healing open sore or even as a white or yellow patch on the skin that resembles a scar.

Squamous cell carcinoma is also associated with prolonged exposure to sunlight. Squamous cell carcinoma tumors most frequently appear on sun-exposed parts of the body, such as the ears and arms.

Squamous cell carcinoma frequently present as a scaly red patch that may be crusty or sometimes bleeds.

Squamous cell carcinoma may also present as a "wart-like" lesion that may also bleed or frequently may increase in size.

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The Law Firm of Dugan, Babij & Tolley, LLC has extensive experience in representing families whose loved ones have been grievously injured or died as a result of medical malpractice associated with the failure to diagnose and treat melanoma.

Since its inception in 1981, the Firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for its clients by offering personalized legal representation in the complex area of medical malpractice.

If anyone in your family has suffered injury or death as the result of the failure to diagnose or treat melanoma, please contact the Law Firm of Dugan, Babij & Tolley, LLC at 1-800-408-2080; fax: 410-308-1742 or via e-mail at .

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