Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the UK. About 1 in 8 women has a risk of developing a breast cancer in her lifetime. Some of the factors that raise this risk are: – Other family members being affected – Women on HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) – Post menopausal women – … Continue reading →

Recent news stories have focused on the problem of a type of ‘faulty’ breast implants – called Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) implants. These French manufactured implants have been shown to be made of non-medical grade silicone. These implants have been used in approximately 40,000 women in the UK. Current concerns are based on the fact … Continue reading →