Warning of breast implant link to rare cancer

A technician carries out a routine mammogram

A technician carries out a routine mammogram Source: Getty

Women who have undergone breast implant or reconstructive procedures have been urged to watch for early symptoms of a rare cancer targeting the immune system. In Victoria alone, 16 cases of anaplastic large cell lymphoma have been diagnosed - all linked to textured breast implants.



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