Women traumatised by breast cancer treatment at NHS trust, BBC told
Summary
The BBC reported that women experienced problems with breast cancer treatment at an NHS Trust in north-east England. More than 200 cases are being looked into, with 43 involving significant harm, and issues include delayed diagnoses and outdated practices. An independent review discovered these concerns had been ignored for years.Key Facts
- Women at County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust (CDDFT) reported issues with their breast cancer treatment.
- There are over 200 cases under investigation, with 43 cases involving significant harm and one death.
- The trust paid nearly £6 million to private clinics run by its main breast cancer surgeon.
- An independent review found issues like outdated practices and high rates of repeated procedures.
- Persistent concerns have existed since 2012, leading to the trust losing its training status for breast surgery.
- CDDFT admitted missing warning signs and apologized for the substandard care.
- A specific case cited delayed diagnosis and lack of reconstruction options for mastectomy patients.
- The review found that patient appointments were outsourced in a way that created conflicts of interest.
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