Twenty women had breasts removed unnecessarily during NHS cancer care, trust says
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust says the women were among hundreds of patients harmed at its breast unit
Twenty women had their breasts removed unnecessarily while being treated for cancer at an NHS trust in north-east England, according to the trust involved.
The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) told the BBC that the 20 women were among hundreds of patients who suffered harm during treatment at its breast unit.
The trust has not published further details of how the harm occurred or over what period the cases took place, according to the report.
The Guardian has approached CDDFT for further comment on the findings and any steps being taken in response.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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- Twenty women had breasts removed unnecessarily during NHS cancer care — The Guardian — World
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