Northern Ireland is now investigating a radiologist who worked at
three hospitals (Antrim, Altnagelvin, and Belfast City) for misdiagnosing 14 breast cancer cases. The radiologist in
question has been suspended and is not permitted to be involved with any screening until the circumstances surrounding
what has happened are totally resolved. The Northern Ireland Health Minister, Shaun Woodward, requested the
review once concerns were brought to his attention about the clinical decisions of the consultant. As many as
7,500 breast screenings were reviewed since November 2005, and 404 of those cases were reassessed. 14 of the 404
re-reviewed cases had delays in diagnosis, due to fact that the cancer was not identified at the screening or
symptomatic assessment clinics. The 14 women are now receiving the follow-up treatment required, whether it be
surgery or other medical attention. I wish them well. I am feeling concerned about the recurrence of
misdiagnosed breast cancer patients.Note: The contents of this blog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or substitute for professional care. For medical emergencies, dial 911!
Another radiologist misdiagnosed breast cancer
Northern Ireland is now investigating a radiologist who worked at
three hospitals (Antrim, Altnagelvin, and Belfast City) for misdiagnosing 14 breast cancer cases. The radiologist in
question has been suspended and is not permitted to be involved with any screening until the circumstances surrounding
what has happened are totally resolved. The Northern Ireland Health Minister, Shaun Woodward, requested the
review once concerns were brought to his attention about the clinical decisions of the consultant. As many as
7,500 breast screenings were reviewed since November 2005, and 404 of those cases were reassessed. 14 of the 404
re-reviewed cases had delays in diagnosis, due to fact that the cancer was not identified at the screening or
symptomatic assessment clinics. The 14 women are now receiving the follow-up treatment required, whether it be
surgery or other medical attention. I wish them well. I am feeling concerned about the recurrence of
misdiagnosed breast cancer patients.
