Latest News
The latest news, updates and statements from the Association of Breast Surgery.
MHRA updates to the Yellow Card Form
The MHRA collects reports of adverse incidents associated with medicines and medical devices via the Yellow Card scheme.
NHS England update on delayed referrals into the NHS BSP for some women at very high risk
NHS England recently advised breast screening services about the delayed referrals of some women who are eligible to be screened within the very high risk (VHR) NHS Breast Screening Programme.
Licensing of anastrozole for primary prevention of breast cancer
NHS England have provided the following information about licensing of anastrozole for primary prevention of breast cancer.
Statement with regards the Cosmetic Surgery Certification Scheme
ABS Response to the Working Party on Sexual Misconduct in Surgery Report
Information about a product recall issued on the 26th May 2023
FDA update on Breast Implant Associated-Squamous Cell Carcinoma
The FDA has produced an update on Breast Implant Associated Squamous Cell Carcinoma (BIA-SCC)
Specialty Status Application Update
Chris Holcombe, ABS President, issued a statement on the 11th April 2023 in relation to the application for specialty status for breast surgery
Government update on Paterson Inquiry (December 2022)
The report of the independent inquiry into the issues raised by Paterson was published on 4 February 2020 with 15 recommendations.
