Medical negligence leading to women getting misdiagnosed breast cancer

A common test for Breast Cancer that women can get is a Triple Test that includes a Breast Exam, a Mammogram and Biopsy.

More and more women however are found to be subject to medical negligence with many medical professionals not recommending their patients go further than a breast exam.

Situations like these can have dire consequences for the 1 in 8 women likely to be diagnosed.

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Produced By: Zachary Probert

Featured In Story: Bridie Walsh – Senior Associate at Slater and Gordon

First aired on The Wire, Friday 8 March 2024