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Ladies and gentlemen, today we bring you a distressing yet important update regarding the case of disgraced surgeon Ian Paterson. An inquest has been opened into the death of Janice Prescott, one of the victims of Paterson's harmful actions. Janice, who underwent a full mastectomy performed by Paterson, was told by him that her breast cancer would not return. However, within a year, the cancer reappeared in the same location, ultimately leading to her untimely death at the age of 49.

This tragic incident is part of a wider investigation into Paterson's actions, as he carried out unnecessary or unapproved procedures on over 1,000 breast cancer patients. The judge presiding over the inquest has indicated that there may be additional cases where sub-standard care by Paterson contributed to patients' deaths. In total, over 30 deaths are already under scrutiny.

Judge Foster has adjourned the inquests until further pre-inquest review hearings and a substantive hearing in October 2024. A team of medical experts will thoroughly examine each case. Although the final hearings are scheduled to last up to 11 months, Judge Foster assured the families that he would do everything possible to minimize their distress throughout the process. He emphasized that the focus remains on the deceased individuals and their grieving families.

Janice Prescott's husband expressed his desire to uncover the truth about his wife's treatment and whether it played a role in her death. He recounted how Paterson assured them that he had removed all breast tissue and that the cancer would not reoccur. Sadly, within a year, it did. Paterson's actions and false assurances have left Mr. Prescott seeking answers and justice.

Paterson worked at several hospitals in the West Midlands, where he performed harmful surgeries due to a culture of avoidance and denial. His unrecognized technique of cleavage sparing surgery, which left behind breast tissue, potentially contributed to the recurrence of cancers. The medical notes of affected patients are being thoroughly examined to determine if their lives were cut short due to this failure.

As investigations continue, we must remember the 11 women whose inquests were opened on Friday, including Jennifer Lloyd-Faux, Chloe Nikitas, Constance Whittle, and Barbara Lenaghan, among others. Their cases represent the devastating consequences of Paterson's actions and the urgent need for accountability.

We will closely monitor the progress of this investigation and provide updates as more information becomes available. Our thoughts go out to the families affected by this tragedy, and we hope that through this process, they can find some closure and justice. Stay tuned for further developments on this deeply concerning case.For more details, read the full article at: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-birmingham-66196514