Woman with cancer warns of rare breast implant risk
A woman who developed a rare type of cancer linked to her breast implants has warned that others with similar implants could be "walking around like timebombs".
Susan Axelby, 68, was recently paid £57,000 by Allergan Limited after she fell ill with breast-implant associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL).
It is thought to be one of the first payouts of this kind linked to Allergan breast implants in the UK.
She had her breasts removed to avoid the risk of inherited breast cancer - but went on to develop cancer after the implants.
Regulators have received at least 106 reports of BIA-ALCL relating to surgery in the UK, involving six manufacturers.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is currently collecting data on women who are affected.
Source: BBC News, 4 September 2024