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Breast Implants May Increase Risk Of Rare Form Of Cancer

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that breast implants may increase the risk of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), a rare cancer of the immune system.

By Katherine Webre2 min read
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It’s not currently known if the type of implant makes a difference in the development of what has been labeled BIA-ALCL, or breast implant-associated, anaplastic large cell lymphoma.