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NHS trust admits 20 women had unnecessary mastectomies in cancer care failure
BBC NewsLO·GB·3 days ago
A UK woman received 11 years of chemotherapy after a misdiagnosis of a terminal brain tumor, which was later found to be non-existent. The case highlights systemic failures in diagnostic accuracy and patient safety, raising questions about accountability and medical oversight. The incident underscores the human cost of medical error and may prompt policy review.