Latest News

The latest news, updates and statements from the Association of Breast Surgery.

15th April 2024

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.

5th March 2024

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.

20th November 2023

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.

22nd September 2023

The Surgical Royal Colleges and Surgical Specialty Associations of the UK and Ireland Reaffirm Standards for Cosmetic Surgery

Statement with regards the Cosmetic Surgery Certification Scheme

1st June 2023

Surgimend Product Recall

Information about a product recall issued on the 26th May 2023

23rd 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)

11th April 2023

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

3rd January 2023

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.