Dear Ann Landers,
dear friend of mine has had a hor-rible experience. Emily (not her real name) noticed a lump in her breast. She went to a physician and was told to check into the hospital for surgery that evening. The operation was 49 performed within forty-eight hours. When Emily awoke from the anesthetic she learned that her breast had been removed. She went into a deep depression (which I understand is not unusual), but she began to cheer up on the fourth day. On the fifth day, however, it leaked out that the biopsy report on the amputated breast was negative. This made the poor woman so furious that she just about tore the hospital apart. What can be done to prevent such catastrophes in the future? Don't suggest that Emily sue the doctor. Everyone knows the medical pro-fession is such a tightly knit little group that it's ridiculous to try to fight them.-California Yell For Help

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