Women speak of trauma after NHS breast cancer surgery
A number of women who had their breasts unnecessarily removed or otherwise came to harm while undergoing treatment for cancer have spoken to the BBC about their experiences.
They were among hundreds of patients who suffered injury during treatment at the breast unit the NHS trust in north-east England.
Steve Russell, who has recently taken over as CDDFT's chief executive, said he apologised "unreservedly" for the harm the trust caused.
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- A number of women who had their breasts unnecessarily removed or otherwise came to harm while undergoing treatment for cancer have spoken to the BBC about their experiences.
- They were among hundreds of patients who suffered injury during treatment at the breast unit the NHS trust in north-east England.
- Steve Russell, who has recently taken over as CDDFT's chief executive, said he apologised "unreservedly" for the harm the trust caused.
- Breast cancerFollow Breast cancerclose panelYou are now following Breast cancerUpdates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage.
- MastectomyFollow Mastectomyclose panelYou are now following MastectomyUpdates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage.