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NHS trust to review 4,500 more breast cancer cases after failings
Published: 24 September 2026, 09:47 BST | Updated: 4 minutes ago
Hospital chiefs in County Durham have agreed to review up to a further 4,500 breast cancer cases after failings, including delayed diagnoses and unnecessary surgeries.
Hundreds of patients suffered harm under County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, according to a review of cases dating back to 2023.
The BBC has spoken to multiple women affected by the failings, including one who said she felt "mutilated" and the trust's mistakes were "absolutely unforgivable".
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Board chair Alison Marshall offered "sincere" apologies for the failings and harm caused.
"I would like to offer a sincere apology to all the women and their families who have been affected by the failings in our breast services," she said. "I can't imagine the impact that has had."
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