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.
Tag Archives: Breast Implant Cancer
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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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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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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.
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Breast Implants Linked to Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Lymphoma in the Capsule, FDA Warns
The FDA has issued a new warning indicating breast implants may be linked to an increased risk of skin cancer and lymphomas.
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Breast Implant ALCL Lawsuits Continue To Mount As New Cases of Cancer Diagnosed
Women continue to file breast implant ALCL lawsuits two years after Allergan's Biocell implants were recalled due to the appearance of newly-diagnosed cases.
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Breast Implant Cancer Risks, Health Side Effects Outlined in New FDA Warnings
The FDA has announced new safety requirements for breast implants, including a patient checklist, a black box warning, and screening requirements for silicone gel ruptures.
