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Rachael Ward

Airports mistreat breast cancer survivors

Breast cancer survivors have reported being asked to remove prostheses during airport screeening. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

An increasing number of breast cancer survivors have reported being mistreated during security screening at Australian airports.

Breast Cancer Network Australia has been contacted by more than 10 women who were distressed about their treatment this year, but the true number of incidents is believed to be much higher.

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