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Fri 11 Nov 2007Harney 'unaware' of further cancer checksMinister for Health Mary Harney and chief executive of the Health Service Executive (HSE) Prof Brendan Drumm have said they were unaware until Wednesday of the review of ultrasound scans carried out on women with suspected breast cancer at the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise. A total of 97 women have so far been recalled for further surgical review after doubts emerged about the scans. Martin Walland Mark Hennessyreport.The HSE believes it is "probable" that more women will be recalled for further checks when the results of assessments of a further 171 outstanding ultrasound tests are known today.