Consequently the films of about 1,600 women were sent off to be reassessed externally. To date, of 1,477 returned, 1,302 have been told they need no more tests. Of the remainder, 130 have been advised to undergone further assessment. Of those 130, 49 have been seen so far, with 40 being told they do not need treatment. However, eight have been told they do need treatment and a further one has been told she has non-invasive breast cancer, which means it has not spread out into surrounding tissues. Carole Heatly, chief executive of North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust, said: “Our trust fully understands and appreciates the distress and anxiety this issue will have caused and apologies to all concerned. “We are undertaking every measure possible to ensure that we provide the best high-quality service.” Screening has been suspended pending a major review of the service. … Read ahead
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