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.
Tag Archives: Breast Implant Lymphoma
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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.
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Mentor MemoryShape Siltex Implants Caused Breast Implant Lymphoma, Lawsuit Alleges
A breast implant lawsuit claims Mentor MemoryShape Siltext textured implants caused a woman to develop breast implant lymphoma.
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More Than 600 Allergan Breast Implant Lawsuits and Class Action Claims Pending in Federal MDL
Allergan faces an increasing number of breast implant lawsuits over the link between its Biocell textured breast implants and a rare form of lymphoma.
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Biocell Breast Implant Lawsuits Allowed To Proceed After Allergan Attempt To Dismiss Claims Rejected
A federal judge has rejected efforts by Allergan to have Biocell BIA-ALCL lawsuits dismissed, clearing them to proceed.
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Most Breast Implant ALCL Cases Resolved Through Breast Implant Removal: Study
A recent study found that almost all cases of breast implant lymphoma are linked to Allergan Biocell implants, and virtually all cases are resolved by removing the implant and surrounding…
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Breast Implant Lymphoma Risk Linked to Inflammation and a Vital Biological Mechanism of Action: Study
A new study suggest breast implants may cause chronic inflammation which interferes with a process connected to cell growth and survival, resulting in an increased risk of cancer.
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Motions to Dismiss Lawsuits Over Allergan Breast Implant Recall To Be Filed and Briefed Early Next Year
Biocell breast implant lawsuit discovery has been paused until the federal judge presiding over the cases resolves a motion seeing to dismiss the litigation.
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Aggressive Breast Implant Lymphoma Variant Described In Case Report
A case report highlights the risk of a little-known aggressive, and deadlier, form of breast implant lymphoma.