Australian ban on textured breast implants recommended over apparent cancer link

Health minister Greg Hunt says government supports Therapeutic Goods Administration's proposed action

An Australian ban on a range of textured breast implants has been recommended after a review of apparent links to rare forms of cancer.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration's proposed regulatory action - which could include cancelling, suspending or recalling implants - follows an extensive review of an apparent association between anaplastic large cell lymphoma and some implants.