breast implant illness Archives

Debate swirls over the risks of breast implants, and physicians and patients are justifiably confused by the conflicting information available. Despite surgeons’ claims that implants are proven safe, tens of thousands of women with breast implants have reported that they have serious symptoms that they refer to as “breast implant illness.” Many women with these symptoms report that they […]

Danica Patrick reveals she had breast implants removed after suffering complications

Good Morning America, May 2, 2022: Former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick revealed she had her breast implants removed after suffering medical complications she believes were caused by the implants. We explain that her symptoms of breast implant illness were typical of breast implant illness, and she immediately felt better after the implants were removed.

Patients Continue to Be Inadequately Informed of Risk for Breast Implant-Associated ALCL

Cancer Therapy Advisor, February 8, 2021. Although the risk for breast implant-associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) has been well-documented, patients considering breast implants continue to be inadequately informed of the propensity for disease development. Awareness of BIA-ALCL has risen since 2020, but adequate safeguards have not yet been put in place, according to experts in the field, including Dr. Diana Zuckerman of the National Center for Health Research and their Cancer Prevention and Treatment Fund.

Study finds removing breast implants improved symptoms

AzFamily.com, October 1, 2020. The FDA is finally encouraging better information about the risks of cancer, breast implant illness, and other health problems for women considering breast implants. But we agree with patients that the agency could do so much more.

FDA Updates Breast Implant Labeling Recommendations to Help Inform Patients About Dangerous Potential Side Effects

Cure, September 29, 2020. Makers of breast implants should include a black box warning about cancer and other serious risks, along with a patient decision checklist for patients to sign, according to final guidance issued by the FDA.