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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.

Global Mo-99 and I-131 Radioisotope production impacted by delay of Belgian BR2 Reactor restarting from scheduled maintenance

Delivering real choice: the future of breast reconstruction in England

Breast Cancer Now is working in partnership with the ABS and BAPRAS to call on NHS England to develop a practical plan for breast services that addresses the backlog, removes barriers and ensures timing and fair access to reconstruction for all women who want it.

ABS Response re the Paterson Inquiry

The ABS has reviewed the Government's response to the Paterson Inquiry

ABS & BAPRAS Joint Statement on Breast Reconstruction

A joint statement on breast reconstruction from ABS & BAPRAS

Government response to the Paterson Inquiry

Mark Sibbering has compiled a very helpful summary of the Paterson Inquiry including the recommendations.

Government Publishes Response to the Paterson Inquiry

NCCBP ABP COVID 19 Breast Pathology Guidance

Guidance has been released in relation to Breast Pathology services