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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jane Kirby

Twenty women had breasts removed unnecessarily while in care of NHS trust

Twenty women underwent unnecessary mastectomies and many others suffered significant harm while receiving treatment under the care of an NHS trust.

An ongoing review into the breast unit at the County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust (CDDFT) has found that hundreds of patients came to harm.

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