Make an appointment to speak with your surgeon to discuss these issues. You need the stats and facts about your particular implant and if there should now be increased monitoring. I had an ultrasound at my last surgical review.
The stats vary widely on risk (between 1 in 1000 and 1 in 10,000 for mine) and although lower than breast cancer risk it's still a risk. Also it's only been a reportable cancer in the past few years so more accurate statistics are still to come.
Myself, I'm looking at having mine removed and own tissue reconstruction. I have allergan implants which account for over 80% of the diagnosed patients.
Whilst I don't want more surgery, as I thought I was done for at least 8 years before needing changeover. It has made me think about need for future surgeries as I age and so I will go on a non urgent waiting list for own tissue reconstruction whilst still have my health on my side.
I have concerns about recovery of this and time off work and risks. All things I have to think about before I do this.
Changeover surgery is quite minor. If you do develop the lymphoma though I believe they remove the implant and capsule and at this time I don't believe they are replacing with another.
You can contact The Australian breast device registry for more information and to check on your device.
https://www.abdr.org.au/
