Implants in Australia Back in July, health officials in Australia recommended the ban of textured implants. Our previous July 2019 article, "Textured Breast Implants Ban: Onto Australia", discussed the type of implants up for suspension by Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Now in Australia, textured breast implants being … [Read more...]
FDA Recalls Allergan Textured Implants
We have consistently provided updates on the situation of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) in relation to textured implants. Every article prior to this one has discussed how other countries have banned textured breast implants or how the FDA has been monitoring the issue. As of July 24, 2019 the FDA has finally … [Read more...]
Several 2018 Breast Implant Lymphoma Cancer Lawsuits Already Filed
Background Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which is a cancer of the cells of the immune system. This rare T-cell lymphoma can develop as a result of breast implants, though the mechanism of injury is not fully understood at this time. However, based on current data from the … [Read more...]
FDA Provides Updated Number of Breast Implants Lymphoma Cancers
About BIA-ALCL The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been aware of the possible connection between breast implants and breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) since 2011. This condition is a rare type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which is a cancer of the immune system, rather than a cancer of the breast … [Read more...]