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Twenty women had breasts removed unnecessarily, NHS trust admits
Friday, September 18, 2026
Twenty women underwent unnecessary breast removal surgeries at County Durham NHS trust. The trust confirmed the procedures were performed on these women as part of a broader pattern of harm affecting hundreds of patients treated at the organization. The trust has not yet disclosed the specific circumstances, timeline, or remedial actions being taken in response to these cases.
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