FDA reports link to anaplastic large cell lymphoma

The FDA has identified a possible association between breast implants and the development of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), a rare type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. ALCL is not cancer of the breast tissue. The FDA believes that women with breast implants may have a very low but increased risk of developing ALCL adjacent to the breast implant. A literature review identified 34 unique cases of ALCL in women with breast implants worldwide. In total, the agency is aware of approximately 60 cases of ALCL in women with breast implants that were identified through the FDA’s contact with other international regulatory agencies, scientific experts and breast implant manufacturers. This is a very small fraction of the 5-10 million women who have received breast implants worldwide.

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This is just a VERY small fraction of women who have a BA it has to be said, but I feel it's all the more reason why all of us should have regular MRIs to keep check on our breasts and our implants.

I just checked and the FDA recommends we have an MRI 3 years after the first implantation, then every 2 years after that. I know the thought of £350 sounds like a lot of money for some, but if you can manage to muster up somewhere in the region of 4K, then this is just a teeny amount to find to ensure you look after your new breasts. xx

ALCL risk applies to all women with implants, saline as well, not just silicone. I just thought I would add this in order for this not to be the deciding factor on which type of filling to choose.

Also, the reason why the FDA recommeds regular MRIs is to detect silent ruptures in silicone filled implants. When saline ruptures it either does so suddenly or gradually, but either way it deflates, and you'll know, no silent rupture, hence no recommendation for MRI like silicone.