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• Mirena IUD Breast Cancer Side Effects Warrant Further Studies, Researchers Warn

  February 11, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  With a growing number of studies linking the Mirena IUD to an increased risk of breast cancer, health experts are calling for more pinpointed and refined research into the association.

• Joint BioZorb Marker Lawsuit Claims Implant Caused Seroma, Infections and Other Complications

  February 4, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A lawsuit filed by six women claim the recalled BioZorb implant was defectively designed, causing pain, infections, swelling and fears of a return of their breast cancer.

• FDA Issues Warning Letter Over Recalled BioZorb Tissue Marker Manufacturing Problems

  January 29, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Investigators indicate that Hologic failed to properly address numerous problems with the design of the BioZorb tissue marker, which was recalled in October following numerous complication reports.

• BioZorb Lawsuits Over Breast Marker Complications Set for Trial in Sept. 2025 and Jan. 2026

  January 22, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has set the first two dates for BioZorb lawsuit bellwether trials, with the first claims slated to go before juries Sept. 8, 2025 and Jan. 20, 2026.

• Alcohol Use Linked to Increased Cancer Risk, U.S. Surgeon General Warns

  January 6, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  The U.S. Surgeon General is calling for new cancer warnings on alcoholic beverages, indicating regular consumption appears to increase the risk of seven types of cancer, including breast cancer and liver cancer.

• BioZorb Lawyers Propose Four Lawsuits Over Recalled Tissue Marker To Prepare for Trials Starting in Sept. 2025

  December 23, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A group of four BioZorb lawsuits have been selected for early bellwether trials, which are expected to begin in September 2025.

• Problems With Recalled BioZorb Markers Could Cause Severe Injury or Death, FDA Warns

  December 19, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is giving a recent BioZorb marker recall a class I designation, indicating the federal agency believes problems with the device, implanted to assist in targeted therapy in breast cancer patients, can cause serious injuries and potentially death.

• BioZorb Marker Lawsuits Involving 100 Different Plaintiffs Pending in District of Massachusetts

  December 12, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Lawsuits allege that recalled BioZorb Markers failed to absorb into the body after breast cancer treatments, resulting in painful complications and the need for additional medical procedures.

• BioZorb Lawsuit Indicates Recalled Tissue Marker Migrated After It Failed To Absorb, Resulting in Severe Pain and Surgical Removal

  November 7, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Days after the FDA announced a BioZorb recall, an Arkansas woman has filed a lawsuit, indicating that her BioZorb tissue marker migrated out of position, causing pain and disfigurement, instead of harmlessly absorbing into the body as advertised.

• Breast Cancer Risks Could Increase With Long-Term Air Pollution Exposure: Study

  November 7, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Black and Latina women who live near major roads and industrial areas may face an increased risk of breast cancer due to environmental factors, rather than genetic predispositions.