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Twenty women had breasts removed unnecessarily, NHS trust admits

Twenty women had breasts removed unnecessarily, NHS trust admits
BBC UK Friday 18 September 2026, 04:58 UTC 1 min read
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The women were among hundreds who were harmed by their treatment at County Durham health trust.

The women were among hundreds who were harmed by their treatment at County Durham health trust.
NHS (ORG) County Durham (LOCATION)
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