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It was interpreted by a radiologist, Dr. Jonathan Foss, showing an unremarkable pancreas. <\/p>\n<p>Approximately two and a half years later, Smith read through the radiologist\u2019s addendum to her medical chart, which showed that she had a pancreatic mass. An MRI was recommended for her.  <\/p>\n<p>Smith was subsequently diagnosed as having metastatic pancreatic cancer, which required chemotherapy and surgery. Despite undergoing treatment, Smith died at the age of 56. She was survived by her husband and four adult children.<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.robertkreisman.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyer\/9-1-million-jury-verdict-in-failure-to-notify-doctor-of-addendum-to-ct-scan-report\/#more-5633\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Linda Smith began experiencing abdominal pain, bloating and diarrhea, she consulted a gastroenterologist. The doctor ordered a CT scan. 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