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Health · 26 May 2026

270 women harmed in breast cancer care

270 women harmed in breast cancer care

Patients suffered harm from breast cancer care failings at a County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. Two women, Nadeen Lister and Amelia Green, launched a petition for a public inquiry after a report found issues like missed cancers. The trust's former clinical lead, Amir Bhatti, lost a High Court bid to resume his practice, with 270 women harmed.

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