# Wrong Cancer Diagnosis Led to Unnecessary Surgery | Auckland News

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Podcast: [Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371)
Published: 2026-07-20T06:17:12+00:00
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A woman endured brutal chemotherapy and major surgery after being wrongly told she had cancer — only to discover months later the diagnosis was a catastrophic error. Awanui Labs and a senior pathologist failed to meet basic standards, with confirmation bias and time pressure leading to a deadly misdiagnosis. The Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner ruled the mistake caused severe harm, and the lab has since overhauled its processes to prevent future tragedies. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/524a6374d426bb22

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