Breast Implants Linked To Rare Blood Cancer ....

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cp418
cp418 Member Posts: 7,079
edited March 2017 in Clinical Trials, Research News, Podcasts, and Study Results

http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/03/2...


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  • Lisey
    Lisey Member Posts: 1,053
    edited March 2017

    It's not nearly as rare as they think. Yet another reason to consider being flat and fabulous. So glad I got those damn TEs out of my muscles and stayed true to my body integrity.

    "Previously the risk was estimated between one in three million to one in 50,000. The TGA now estimates the risk ranges between one in 10,000 and one in 1000."
    http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/breast-implant-cancer-much-more-common-than-previously-thought/news-story/6a70fb8d0c17bb1ebdf6242907d5f41b

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  • ElaineTherese
    ElaineTherese Member Posts: 3,328
    edited March 2017

    Or, perhaps, a reason to consider lumpectomy! I'm always struck by women who feel that they will be "disfigured" by a lumpectomy! To be sure, someone with multi-focal/extensive cancer or small breasts may feel that a mastectomy is the logical choice. And, yes, I understand the concerns about symmetry and the stress of future mammograms. But, reconstruction often requires multiple surgeries, which may come with their own complications. Meanwhile, lumpectomies are often NOT disfiguring, and they do involve fewer complications than BMX + reconstruction.

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  • surfscoter
    surfscoter Member Posts: 10
    edited March 2017

    I was supposed to have textured implants put in tomorrow, but after I saw this announcement this morning I decided to reschedule my surgery and get smooth rounds instead. It appears that the already very small risk of this cancer is quite tiny with smooth implants, so I feel good about this decision.

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  • wallycat
    wallycat Member Posts: 3,227
    edited March 2017

    Silicone leaks have their own issues. There are a few options for those that wish reconstruction...own-tissue recon, saline implants. A woman who feels the need to reconstruct should have a safe option so this is disturbing. I also chose flat/fabulous because I had ILC, which is sneaky and I went un-diagnosed for years. The thought of having scans every 6 months bothered me (who wants that much dye injected into their bodies...just exchanging problems I felt). Women make their decisions based on many issues, not just symmetry.

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  • Tinkerbell49
    Tinkerbell49 Member Posts: 222
    edited March 2017

    I may be a little to late i had breast augmentation in 2012 in 2015 was diagnosed with adh 11/2016 I found 3 enlarged auxillary lymph nodes. Core biopsy was negative in 1/2017 had the lymph nodes removed. They came back benign for cancer including lymphoma. 7 weeks after surgery when it became that time of the month my left breast swelled really bad. One month later still swellenwen not as bad still different and looks like capsular contracture. I have been treated for lymphedema in the breast. All i have is swelling and some firmness. Now i don't know what to do what dr to call. Im in a panic.Can someone steer me in the right direction. I think this can be bia alcl. im sooo scared. Maybe the moderators can comment. please someone. Had a mammogram and ultrasound last week they didn't see any fluid or anything suspicious.

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  • cp418
    cp418 Member Posts: 7,079
    edited March 2017

    Tinkerbell - you can contact the site moderator here https://community.breastcancer.org/member/56097/pr...

    I would suggest contacting your oncologist and breast surgeon to follow-up on this specific concern.


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