About Breast Cancer: Breast Implants and Cancer Controversy

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer Lots of breast cancer survivors have breast implants - it's the most common reconstruction method. So when the FDA said they were looking into an implant-cancer link, I got worried. However, now I can tell you the details - and it isn't all that bad. Breast Implants May Be Linked To Rare Cancer Q: When is cancer in the breast not breast cancer? A: When it's a rare form of lymphoma that has formed around a breast implant. The FDA has decided to create a registry for cases of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) that has formed in women with breast implants. It's quite rare, but since there's always been concerns about the safety of breast implants, the FDA is getting on top of this. Find out the symptoms and details in my blog. See More About:  breast implants  breast reconstruction  lymphoma Breast Cancer Tattoo Honors Mom Jen's mom died of breast cancer in August 2010 after a 3-year fight. To honor her mom and raise awareness, Jen decided on a custom pink ribbon tattoo. She wears it proudly to honor her mother's life journey. Tell Your Breast Cancer Tattoo Story See More About:  breast cancer support  survivor story  Chemo, Needles, and Solutions Some of us are needle-phobic. Can't stand to look when we get shots, and really hate getting needled for all the blood draws, chemo infusions, and booster shots. The solution may be a PICC Line or a Portacath. For extra comfort with a port, use some Scream Cream! See More About:  side effects  chemotherapy treatments  breast cancer treatment Is It Breast Cancer? - Diagnosis, Tests, Results Understanding your diagnosis. You can understand your diagnosis, know what disease stages mean and how that affects your treatment and options. More tests might be needed - understand the reasons for the tests and what results will mean for you. Breast Cancer Ads Breast Cancer Lung Cancer Symptoms Lymphoma Cancer New Cancer Treatment Cancer Mammogram Featured Articles Free Ecourse for Newly Diagnosed Patients Support and Resources - During and After Treatment Life During Treatment - Self Care, Side Effects, Reconstruction Life After Treatment, Recovery, Hair and Skin Care, Changes Decode Medical Terms - Breast Cancer Glossary Breast Cancer Basics - Definition, Types, Survival Statistics   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More> This newsletter is written by: Pam Stephan Breast Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What is Breast Cancer? Symptoms of Breast Cancer Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Treatments for Breast Cancer Preventing Breast Cancer Advertisement