Breast Implant Lawsuits
Women may face a risk of Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) from certain breast implants.
Topic Archives: Breast Implant
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Breast Implant Squamous Cell Carcinoma Rate Appears to Be Very Low: Study
A new study raises questions about whether breast implants are associated with squamous cell carcinoma, saying there are too few cases to make a determination.
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Allergan Breast Implant Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over ALCL Risk in Netherlands
An Allergan breast implant class action lawsuit has been filed by about 5,000 women in the Netherlands, who seek compensation for having the implants removed and replaced through reconstructive surgery.
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Single-Drug and Combo Birth Control Pills Both Carry Increased Breast Cancer Risk: Study
A new study finds that progesterone-only pills appear to increase the risk of breast cancer by the same amount as other hormonal birth control, despite years of research to the…
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FDA Tracking Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cases Linked to Breast Implants On New Registry
The FDA has released updated data on cases of squamous cell carcinoma linked to breast implants, and has created a registry for healthcare professionals to report new cases of breast…
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More Than 1,300 Breast Implant ALCL Cases Diagnosed Worldwide, Including 35 Deaths: Report
New data links breast implant-associated cancer to more than 1,300 cases worldwide.
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FDA Warns About Breast Implant Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Lymphoma Risks, Which May Result in Death
The FDA warns that medical literature has linked breast implant squamous cell carcinoma cases with patient deaths.
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Delayed Surgery After Breast Cancer Diagnosis Linked To Worse Overall Survival: Study
The findings of a new study suggest women who undergo breast cancer surgery have a better chance of survival and good outcomes if they have the surgery within eight weeks…
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Mentor MemoryShape Lawsuit Over Breast Implant-Associated ALCL Risk Cleared To Move Forward
Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries failed to convince a federal judge to have the Mentor MemoryShape lawsuit dismissed.
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Breast Implant ALCL Risk Evaluated in New Study
A new study finds women with breast implants are 40 times more likely to develop a rare form of cancer.
