Yes. If you experienced a delay in being diagnosed with womb (uterine) cancer because of medical errors, you may be entitled to claim compensation. This includes failures to recognise key symptoms such as abnormal bleeding, not referring you for appropriate gynaecological investigations, or misreporting scan or biopsy results.

Claims are usually made against NHS Resolution, which handles clinical negligence cases on behalf of NHS trusts. If that delay or error caused avoidable harm, such as the cancer progressing or becoming less treatable, you could have a strong legal claim.

Compensation depends on the severity of the impact. You may be able to claim for:

• General damages: pain, suffering, psychological distress, and reduced quality of life.
• Special damages: financial losses such as missed income, fertility preservation costs, private treatment, travel, or help at home.

In more serious cases, including where cancer spread could have been prevented, settlements can reach six figures. Our specialist lawyers will build a case around your specific circumstances and future needs.

The most common symptoms of womb cancer include:

• Vaginal bleeding after menopause
• Heavy or irregular periods
• Bleeding between periods
• Unusual vaginal discharge (often watery or blood-tinged)

Other signs can include:

• Pain during sex
• Pelvic or lower back pain
• A lump or swelling in the abdomen
• Fatigue, unexplained weight loss, or urinary issues

If these symptoms are present and not fully investigated – or if they were wrongly attributed to menopause, fibroids, or other conditions – there may have been clinical negligence.

Womb cancer can be mistaken for:

• Menopausal changes
• Uterine fibroids
• Endometriosis
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Cervical or ovarian issues
• Hormonal imbalances

While some overlap in symptoms is understandable, medical professionals must follow proper referral pathways and NICE guidelines to rule out cancer. Failure to do so can lead to harmful delays.

Being incorrectly diagnosed with womb cancer can be deeply distressing. It may result in unnecessary treatment such as a hysterectomy, hormonal therapy, or even chemotherapy – all of which have lasting physical and emotional consequences.

If you were told you had womb cancer when you did not, due to errors in interpreting biopsy results or imaging, you may have grounds for a claim. Compensation can help address the trauma, medical costs, loss of fertility, or other repercussions of such a serious misdiagnosis.

Yes. You may be able to bring a claim if your loved one:

• Is under 18
• Has passed away due to delayed or missed diagnosis of womb cancer
• Lacks mental capacity to pursue a claim themselves

We understand how emotionally challenging these cases can be and will support you throughout with care and sensitivity.

Studies suggest that around 4 in 10 people diagnosed with cancer were initially misdiagnosed, either being told they had something else or having their symptoms dismissed entirely.

For womb cancer, symptoms like abnormal bleeding are often mistaken for menopause or hormonal changes, especially in younger patients or those on hormone treatments. These mistakes can be fatal if the cancer is allowed to progress unchecked. Early recognition and accurate referral are essential, and failing to do so may be grounds for a legal claim.