- Susan Axelby, 66, opted for a double mastectomy in 1999 due to family history of breast cancer.
- She received breast implants from Allergan Ltd but experienced issues leading to BIA-ALCL diagnosis in 2018.
- Allergan implants were recalled in 2018 and 2019, no longer used in the UK.
- Susan received a five-figure settlement from Allergen Ltd in November 2023 with no admission of liability.
- There is no screening test for BIA-ALCL, and women with symptoms should seek medical attention promptly.
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