20 Women Underwent Unnecessary Mastectomies, NHS Trust Admits

20 women had unnecessary mastectomies, and over 300 patients were harmed at a North East NHS trust, according to a new investigation.

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September 18, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — A review of medical cases has revealed that at least 20 women underwent unnecessary mastectomies while receiving treatment for breast cancer at an NHS trust in the North East.

The findings also show that more than 300 patients experienced significant harm during their care at the same service, raising serious concerns about the quality of treatment provided.

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Patients who were affected have spoken out about their experiences, describing how they were let down by the healthcare system. The NHS trust has acknowledged the errors and is now reviewing its procedures to prevent future harm.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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