If you have breast implants, make sure you still get regularly screened for cancer. Not only is breast cancer very common, but some implants have been linked to cancer as well. See how you can get a proper screening for breast cancer with implants and reduce your risk of breast implant cancer. Tips for Cancer…
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Textured Breast Implants: Questions For Your Doctor
Textured breast implants are a popular option among doctors and patients, due to a decreased risk of scarring and of shifting position in the body. However, some textured breast implants have recently been recalled due to an increased risk of cancer. It is important to talk with your doctor to understand your risk. What Are…
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Mentor Breast Implant Lawsuit Dismissed by Judge
In late September 2019, a Kansas judge terminated a breast implant lawsuit brought against Mentor Worldwide, a Johnson & Johnson company. In the lawsuit, two women claimed that Mentor’s breast implants caused them to develop multiple illnesses, including skin rashes, fatigue, and even a life-threatening staph infection. Mentor has faced additional breast implant lawsuits but…