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unnecessary surgery

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unnecessary surgery
Surgery An instrumental procedure that is not needed Examples Some hysterectomies, C-sections, tonsillectomies


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The study said screening for breast cancer in the 40-49 age group can often lead to misdiagnosis and unnecessary surgery, or can fail to detect the cancer altogether.
The study said screening for breast cancer in the 40-49 age group can often lead to misdiagnosis and unnecessary surgery, or can fail to detect the cancer altogether.
Consultant breast surgeon Mr Peter Jones also said: "It is possible for breast teams to use this test and thousands of women can avoid unnecessary surgery.
 
 
 
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