US woman says she had hysterectomy after she got someone else’s cancer diagnosis

Cassandra Barksdale, a woman from the Atlanta area, has filed a lawsuit against Kaiser Permanente. She alleges that a labeling error led to her receiving a false cancer diagnosis and subsequently undergoing an unnecessary hysterectomy. According to the lawsuit, another patient's tissue sample was mistakenly labeled as Barksdale's. As a result, Barksdale, aged 43, had a full hysterectomy on May 15, 2025. She is seeking compensation for the physical and emotional pain she experienced due to this alleged mix-up.

An Atlanta-area woman, Cassandra Barksdale, has filed a lawsuit against Kaiser Permanente alleging she was wrongly diagnosed with cancer and underwent an unnecessary hysterectomy due to a tissue labeling error. In March 2025, Barksdale sought treatment for heavy bleeding and fibroids, leading to a biopsy. In May 2025, she had a hysterectomy after being told the biopsy showed aggressive endometrial cancer. However, in September 2025, a DNA analysis revealed the cancerous tissue belonged to another patient. Barksdale and her attorneys claim this misinformation caused her significant physical and emotional distress. Kaiser Permanente stated they have taken steps to prevent such errors from happening again and are committed to resolving the issue fairly. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for the alleged negligence.