Currently, there is no known risk of developing breast cancer after breast implants. However, Allergan’s manufactured textured breast implants are linked to a rare cancer called breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). Learn about BIA-ALCL and how to monitor for symptoms below. Can You Get Breast Cancer After Breast Implants? No. According to the…
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Old Breast Implants and Cancer Risks
There is a link between old breast implants and a cancer called breast implant-associated large cell lymphoma, or BIA-ALCL. BIA-ALCL develops in the scar tissue between the breasts and the implants. The longer the breast implants are in, the higher the risk of BIA-ALCL development. There are steps women can take to stay…
Breast Cancer Screening With Implants
If you have breast implants, make sure you still get regularly screened for cancer. Not only is breast cancer very common, but some implants have been linked to cancer as well. See how you can get a proper screening for breast cancer with implants and reduce your risk of breast implant cancer. Tips for Cancer…
FDA Drafts New Breast Implant Guidelines Due to Cancer Concerns
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently drafted new guidelines about the safety of breast implants. The FDA created these guidelines to make sure women know all the risks of breast implants, which include cancer and other illnesses. See what the FDA recommended below. FDA Breast Implant Guidance In October 2019, the FDA released a…
New Data Shows Breast Implant Cancer More Likely Than Believed
Breast implant cancer is more common than believed, according to new reports. What’s worse, since breast implant cancer was once described as very rare, many women with possible symptoms were sent home by their doctors. This is because breast implant cancer can be difficult to diagnose. Breast Implant Cancer On the Rise As of July…
Understanding the Allergan Implant Recall
Certain breast implants Manufactured by the pharmaceutical company Allergan have been recalled for posing health and safety risks. The implants were recalled, in part, due to their link to breast implant-associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma, or BIA-ALCL. Women who have had breast implant surgery with any of the recalled implants may have medical and legal options…
Textured Breast Implants: Questions For Your Doctor
Textured breast implants are a popular option among doctors and patients, due to a decreased risk of scarring and of shifting position in the body. However, some textured breast implants have recently been recalled due to an increased risk of cancer. It is important to talk with your doctor to understand your risk. What Are…
Mentor Breast Implant Lawsuit Dismissed by Judge
In late September 2019, a Kansas judge terminated a breast implant lawsuit brought against Mentor Worldwide, a Johnson & Johnson company. In the lawsuit, two women claimed that Mentor’s breast implants caused them to develop multiple illnesses, including skin rashes, fatigue, and even a life-threatening staph infection. Mentor has faced additional breast implant lawsuits but…
Pursuing Safe Breast Augmentation Surgery: What to Consider Before Surgery
Breast augmentation is a common plastic surgery to alter appearance and improve confidence. However, women must consider many factors when deciding whether breast augmentation is right for them. There are several breast augmentation surgery risks to be aware of, including cancer. Breast Augmentation One of the Most Popular Plastic Surgeries Cosmetic surgery is a $16…
Comparing Health Risks of Silicone vs. Saline Breast Implants
Saline breast implants are just as dangerous as silicone implants. Both breast implant types are associated with a rare form of cancer and several other adverse health effects. There is a common misconception that saline breast implants are safer than silicone implants. Since most people are concerned about the risk of silicone leaking into the…
