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Hospital Apologizes to Cancer Survivor After Failed Surgery

7/4/2025

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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital has issued a heartfelt apology to cancer survivor Catherine Jewers after her breast reconstruction surgery in February 2024 went horribly wrong. The hospital admitted to failing in communication and care, leaving Jewers feeling devastated as the procedure did not align with her expectations.

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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital has issued a heartfelt apology to cancer survivor Catherine Jewers after her breast reconstruction surgery in February 2024 went horribly wrong. The hospital admitted to failing in communication and care, leaving Jewers feeling devastated as the procedure did not align with her expectations.