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Software Bug Wrongly Clears Women of Breast Cancer

by Dr. Trupti Shirole on Jan 30 2011 12:26 AM

Two women have been diagnosed with breast cancer 3months after a computer error wrongly cleared them of the disease.

Software Bug Wrongly Clears Women of Breast Cancer

Two women have been diagnosed with breast cancer 3months after a computer error wrongly cleared them of the disease. This incident happened at the BreastScreen Victoria. Following the mix up of patient details officials had to re-examine about 5,000 mammograms of various women.

BreastScreen Victoria CEO, Vicki Pridmore said, "It is unfortunate that the initial diagnosis proved incorrect. We deeply regret having to inform these two women, who had previously been given the all clear, their screens were in fact not clear, with further investigation showing they have breast cancer."

Breast Cancer - Prevention and Management with Lifestyle Changes

Breast Cancer - Prevention and Management with Lifestyle Changes
Lifestyle choices may or may not cause breast cancer but healthy lifestyle changes can open up avenues beyond breast cancer. Good habits will allow one to fight breast cancer and to live with dignity.

However she is confident that such a mix up will not happen again.

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