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Do Breast Implants Cause Cancer?
Will breast implants cause breast cancer? I am planning to go for breast implants. After breast feeding, my breast is flat. However, I am concerned...
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Breast Implants and Lymphoma
The FDA reported that breast implants may increase the risk of developing a form of lymphoma. Can a doctor explain whether this is with all types of...
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Breast Implants - Greater Risk of Cancer?
Do breast implants have any bearing on breast cancer risk?
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How Do Breast Implants over the Muscle Protect Against Cancer?
Why do some surgeons believe this (over the muscle implants) is a valid or better reason for reducing the likelihood of cancer in breasts?
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FDA Says Possible Link Between Implants and ALCL Cancer - What's Your View?
This news story broke last night (January 27, 2011) and I wanted to get your thoughts. http://healthland.time...
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Are Saline Implants Less Likely to Cause Breast Cancer Than Silicone Implants?
If breast cancer runs in my family, should I opt for saline implants? Why or why not?
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5 Years Post Implants After Bi-lateral Mastectomy: Started to Get Pain in Left Breast
Starting last week I have pain in my left breast. I have silicone implants and the pain is dull but steady for about an hour then will go away but...
3 doctor answers
Non-silicone Breast Implants Risk of Cancer?
Can non-silicone breast implants increase the risk of breast cancer? Is it because detection is more difficult with implants or is it the implant...
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Breast Implants Cancer Screening?
How are cancer screenings/mammograms done when you've got breast implants?
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Is it True that Lung Cancer is 3X More Common in Women with Implants?
I have had implants for 15 years 8 months now I have pain in my chest wall and back I read a study that said lung cancer is 3x more common in women...
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