Hello everyone, Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is advising our members that
Allergan has today issued a worldwide recall for its textured tissue
expanders and breast implants.
This mea...
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I find it interesting that Allergan uses words like ‘world wide recall’, and say it’s not ok to continue using these products - but this is cold comfort for women like myself who have these implants. It makes me cross that they are advocating to patients to wait until there is a problem... in my mind I may as well have left my breasts ... at least I could have them properly screened.....Yes there is always Ultra sound but it is not definitive and of course MRI... $350 🤬🤬🤬 I know this as I recently had swelling -( which thankfully turned out to be a torn chest muscle... ) I am at the risky 8 year mark so I think for my own peace of mind I will be financially out of pocket to have the implants changed over now. ... would be nice if these wealthy companies gave a damn and put some $ towards our plight... it’s easy for them, it’s not their lives or their bodies .... ok rant over ......
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