I can’t emphasize enough the fact that breast implant illness remains to be a topic that’s not often talked about by many, especially in the medical community, despite its several effects. Usually, women undergo explant surgery in an effort to heal their breast implants. Today, we’ll be talking about the link between breast implants and cancer and I hope you learn more about breast implant illness as we continue to delve into the symptoms, latest surgical techniques for exploitation, and the recovery process for breast implant illness in my podcast series. Different cancers associated with breast implants associated with anaplastic lymphoma Following the premise that there aren’t a lot of research studies about breast implant illness, what many people don’t know is that there are different cancers associated with breast implants. One of the kinds of cancer associated with breast implants is anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) which is a rare type of blood cancer. Textured implants have a very rough surface that was meant to help hold the implant in place, but it is supremely irritating to the tissues. This causes a T cell response which can ultimately lead to this lymphoma. There are studies regarding this condition as early as 2008. In fact, there's a study in the Netherlands that was conducted wherein patients had textured implants and they observed that there was a development of lymphoma. This was further supported by more diagnoses in the United States where cases of anaplastic large cell lymphoma were recorded yearly. There's a new entity called breast implant associated squamous cell carcinoma (BIA-SCC) which has been found as a very rare tumor that may appear in the capsule around the breast implants. There is limited data on this but medical organizations and institutions are pushing for increased clinical awareness and more evidence-based studies regarding this. From our previous episodes, we’ve talked about the correlation of inflammation and breast implant illness. Inflammation fundamentally and directly causes or triggers the development of these other cancers associated with breast implants. Are you on a journey to healing and wellness but unsure of where to turn? Look no further than Dr. Rob’s Solutions. Textured implants are becoming a problem which is why many markets have stopped the production of textured devices. In Europe, the US and even other countries, they have already limited the usage of textured devices. The traditional way of using smooth round implants in performing breast augmentation remains to be the best recommendation. If you’re overwhelmed or unsure in your journey to healing and wellness, look no further – Dr. Rob’s Solutions is here. We fully understand the unique challenges that come with breast implant illness. We offer a wide range of products and services from the highest grade supplements to comprehensive lab testing to aid you in your journey to recovery. Our supplements are specially formulated to support detoxification while our medical grade skincare products are designed to nourish and protect the skin. We also offer comprehensive lab testing to help identify any underlying health issues that may be contributing to your symptoms. And for those who are ready and planning to undergo an explant surgery, we have the Holistic Accelerated Recovery Program (HARP) if you’re interested. This will help you further understand how your unique body can accelerate and optimize healing. Don't let the uncertainty and confusion of breast implant illness hold you back any longer. Trust the experts at Dr. Rob’s Solutions to provide you with the resources and support you need to take control of your health and wellness. How do we safely evaluate and monitor these patients as part of our practice? First things first, we look for any pre-existing conditions like autoimmune disorders or anything that would affect the immune system and aggrav