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Most people don’t have serious long term effects from radiotherapy. But because Hodgkin lymphoma treatment is so successful and people are living a long time after treatment, doctors are beginning to see problems emerging many years later.
Research has found that women treated for Hodgkin lymphoma with radiotherapy when they were under 30 years of age have an increased risk of developing another cancer later in life. The highest risk is the possible development of breast cancer approximately 10 years later. This is caused by radiotherapy to the chest area.

Read about the latest inquests into the tragic cases of Mr. Ian Paterson’s former patients. Contact our Medical Negligence Department for claims assistance.

Last night, (12th June) ITV aired “Bodies of Evidence: The Butcher Surgeon,” did you manage to watch it? This exposure documentary focused on Ian Paterson, the disgraced breast surgeon who carried out thousands of needless and damaging operations and years of unnecessary scans, check-ups, and other appointments. And if those patients were from an affluent postcode, he always encouraged the private option.

We all know that an early cancer diagnosis is key to improving survival rates. That’s why the recent news, revealed in a 52- page MP’s report, is so shocking.

The NHS has been pushed to the brink by the Covid pandemic, leaving many people with delayed treatment or diagnosis. Recent figures released by the NHS show a total of 5.7 million people were waiting to receive treatment in August 2021.

Patients who suffered at the hands of jailed breast surgeon Ian Paterson are being invited to seek compensation for their experiences. Paterson is currently serving a 20-year sentence after being convicted of 17 counts of wounding with intent and three counts of unlawful wounding against ten patients. He carried out a vast number of unnecessary or incomplete breast operations and also misdiagnosed breast cancer.