Breast Implant Safety

• Thousands of women say they have breast implant illness. What is it?

  Some women with breast implants complain of pain, weight loss, headaches and cognitive impairment.

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  Sep 29, 2019
  
• B.C. cancer survivor aims to raise funds for removal of cancer-linked breast implants

  But in order to raise the funds, she's looking to sell one of her beloved late husband's paintings.

  Jul 26, 2019
  
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• Allergan recalls Biocell textured breast implants worldwide

  The manufacturer of Biocell textured breast implants is now recalling them worldwide.

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  Jul 24, 2019
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• ‘I wanted them out’: Cancer concerns prompting second look at Biocell breast implants

  "I was told when I had them 17 years ago that they were the safest on the market, and that was why I chose them," one recipient told Global News.

  Jun 11, 2019
• How safe are breast implants? Women warn of risks, share their symptoms

  Canadian women are complaining of symptoms they say are connected to their breast implants.

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  May 19, 2019
• Health Canada moving to ban textured breast implants over cancer risk

  Health Canada intends to remove textured breast implants from the Canadian market unless the manufacturer can prove they're safe.

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  Apr 4, 2019
• Breast implant safety under review by U.S. authorities

  Thousands of women have complained of illnesses they think are associated with breast implants.

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  Mar 25, 2019