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• Breast Reconstruction Mesh Market Expands Despite Lawsuits Over Synthetic Mesh Failures

  July 15, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  Analysts expect wider use of breast reconstruction mesh through 2030, even as lawsuits raise questions about synthetic products, FDA approval and serious complications requiring additional surgery.

• Truqap Side Effects Linked to Discontinuation Risks, FDA Staffers Warn

  May 1, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  FDA drug experts warned a panel of scientific advisors that Truqap’s toxicity has been linked to a high number of treatment discontinuations, as the manufacturer seeks approval to expand use of the breast cancer drug for prostate cancer.

• Fertility Treatments May Increase Women’s Cancer Risks: Study

  March 17, 2026

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds fertility treatments may be associated with an increased risk of some cancers, while lowering the risk of others.

• Hair Extension Chemicals May Be More Harmful Than Previously Thought: Study

  February 17, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A chemical analysis of 43 different hair extension products found that 41 contained hazardous chemicals linked to health risks including breast cancer and birth defects.

• BioZorb Marker Settlement Reached To Resolve Lawsuits Over Recalled Breast Marker

  February 16, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has announced that parties involved in BioZorb marker lawsuits have reached a global settlement agreement resolving the litigation.

• Risperdal Side Effects Led to Deadly Breast Cancer, Lawsuit Claims

  January 7, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  The family of an Alabama woman has filed a Risperdal wrongful death lawsuit, indicating that the antipsychotic caused her to develop breast cancer.

• Ultra-Processed Foods Linked To Adverse Breast Cancer Outcomes for Black Women: Study

  December 31, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Researchers have found that eating ultra-processed foods before a breast cancer diagnosis was linked to lower survival rates among Black women.

• Risk of Cancer From Alcohol Higher for Those With Certain Comorbidities: Study

  December 18, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study adds more evidence that alcohol consumption can increase the risk of numerous types of cancer.

• Court Stays Deadlines in Lawsuits Over Recalled Biozorb Marker

  November 21, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has placed a pause on all BioZorb marker lawsuit litigation and denied all currently pending motions weeks before the start of bellwether trials.

• PPI Heartburn Drugs Linked to Higher Risk of Complications During Breast Cancer Treatment

  November 18, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that popular heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec may increase the risk of adverse health effects during breast cancer treatment.