ALCL and breast implants

What is it about?

There are increasing reports of a rare type of cancer related to breast implants in a small percentage of patients. This cancer affects the immune system rather than being a cancer of breast tissue but is located in and around the implant of the breast. This review discusses cause-effect relationships between breast implants and cancer

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Why is it important?

Women contemplating breast implants should be made aware of the risk of cancer no matter how small that risk is. Women that currently have breast implants should be made aware of the symptoms of this disease to mediate active surveillance