Los Angeles Times. June 26, 2011. Diana Zuckerman warns about the possibility of unknown autoimmune diseases linked to breast implants and criticizes implant manufacturers for failing to meet safety study benchmarks required by the FDA.
ALCL, a type of cancer of the immune system, is developing in the breast area of women with breast implants more often than for women who don’t have breast implants. When women with implants have breast pain or abnormalities they need to see their primary care physician or OB/GYN to have it checked out.
Associated Press. January 26-27, 2011. Federal health officials (FDA) said Wednesday they are investigating a possible link between breast implants and a very rare form of cancer, raising new questions about the safety of devices which have been scrutinized for decades.
The Washington Post, January 5, 2010; A04
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