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New York Medical Malpractice Lawyer Announcement: Bronx woman sued doctors after undiagnosed lump became cancerous and turned fatal.

A Bronx woman died of breast cancer after her doctors and medical laboratory failed to inform her of a lump in her breast, announced New York Daily News.

The 47-year-old wife and mother of three, Monica Brown, has received a 3 million dollar settlement in lawsuit in Bronx Supreme Court claiming that the medical professionals failed to inform her of the lump that turned cancerous and killed her in 2007. The doctors and University Diagnostics Medical Imaging in Morris Park, New York where Brown had went for a routine mammogram in 2001 and 2002, was where the x-ray technician had taken note of a lump growing in Mrs. Brown’s breast, but failed to notify her and her doctor. Read more..

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Family and friends gathered Wednesday for a tribute breakfast to honor late Latin music pioneer Ralph Mercado — the man who is credited with bringing salsa, mambo, and other latin sounds to the mainstream.

Bronx Senator Pedro Espada Junior presented Mercado’s widow with a New York State Senate Proclamation.

Cynthia Mercado says her husband will be remembered for the love he put into his music.

“He loved music and took it to the highest and the music loved him and the world loved him because who he was and who he represented and what he represented and what he did,” said Mercado.

“People who pioneered so many efforts like Mr. Mercado in the area of Latino music, Salsa, must be celebrated. As we celebrate him, we celebrate our culture, our past, present and future,” said Espada Junior.

Mercado died March 10th at age 67 after a two-year battle with cancer. Read more..

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BIRTHDAY GUY: Actor Alan Alda was born in Bronx, New York, on this date in 1936. This birthday guy is still widely recognized for his role as Capt. “Hawkeye” Pierce on the classic TV series “MASH” from 1972-1983. During his tenure on the show, Alda won three Emmys for acting, one for writing and another for directing. Alda won another Emmy in 2006 for portraying Sen. Arnold Vinick on the series “The West Wing.” He was nominated for an Oscar for his performance in the 2004 Martin Scorsese film “The Aviator.”

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A can-do attitude makes people notice your leadership qualities. Don’t just start things; see them through to the end. To achieve your goals it will be necessary to be more methodical than usual.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Exercise is good for the mind as well as the body. Recognize your limitations and put some effort into stretching a bit beyond them. You are like an old dog and are never too old to learn new tricks.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The cause is often the cure. Move forward slowly with an essential enterprise secure in the knowledge that one pesky drawback eventually will fall by the wayside. Sign no contracts or important paperwork.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Focus on what you can fix. Avoid getting bogged down in sentimental conversations about the past that may needlessly complicate the present. It is much better to repair than to repent.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In your rush to succeed
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you could run into blind alleys. If you run into a dead end, there is time to go back and start over again. By being thorough and patient, you will eventually reach your destination.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The busiest bees produce the most honey. Hang a picture, drive a nail and get things done that require quick thinking. You will make the best progress by letting actions speak louder than words. Read more..

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