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Texas Woman Fakes Breast Cancer for Breast Implants by Dr. John D. Medical Doctor

Posted Fri 27 Nov 2009 12:00am

2 Comments Aol Health features a story about Trista Lathern, a 24-year-old woman in Texas who claimed she had breast cancer. At least $10,000 was raised to help Trista Lathern after she announced she was battling breast cancer. But investigators say it was all a scam and that she planned to use the money to get breast implants. Lathern’s story Read on »

Breast implants and observed breast cancer rates. Could they actually be protective? Let's ask the rats. by Dr. Robert O. Medical Doctor

Posted Thu 18 Jun 2009 1:05am implants in the late 1980's was that silicone breast implants caused breast cancer and/or delays in diagnosis of breast cancer. Despite there being no evidence for it actually... with implants was the observation of significantly lower ( almost 40% ) rates of breast cancer in the implant group versus a control population of women without implants. The intuitive Read on »

Breast Implants Do Not Cause Breast Cancer Recurrence In Mastectomy Patients by Dr. C Medical Doctor

Posted Thu 22 Jan 2009 6:53pm be removed for personal reasons. “We are pleased to report that treating breast cancer recurrence rarely requires the removal of patients’ implants,” said Dr. Pusic... reconstruction at The Breast Cancer Reconstruction Blog. Also follow us on Facebook and Twitter! ****** breast implants, breast cancer, breast reconstruction surgery Read on »

Study confirms that breast implants do not affect breast cancer survival by Dr. Robert O. Medical Doctor

Posted Tue 27 Apr 2010 6:34am A recent Canadian study long term follow-up (see here ) confirms prior observations that women with breast implants who go on to develop breast cancer have similar outcomes... would lead to delayed breast cancer diagnosis and worse outcomes). Along a similar vein, women with implants actually have a much lower (~ 40% lower I think) rate of breast cancer Read on »

Breast cancer and risks of breast implants by wanidaprajak Posted Thu 06 Jan 2011 11:10am Women who consider breast implants should find enough information before making decision. My friend and I discover some risks and side effects of breast implants or augmentation from implantsbreasts.net which I think we should expand our knowledge today before undergoing the procedure that will change us forever. Read on »

CANCER OF THE BREAST IMPLANT? by 4women Posted Tue 01 Feb 2011 9:33am Ten years ago, I made a decision to follow up my mastectomies with silicone breast implants . I was making my decision “back in the day” when insurance companies...-integrated breast implants into my body and life with a pair of saline implants. We have peacefully co-inhabited my body ever since until - wham - last week’s news … (more…) Read on »

How Do You Screen For Breast Cancer If You Have Implants? by Dr. Tony Y. Medical Doctor

Posted Tue 25 Nov 2008 10:26am Here is a segment I did with ABC Channel 7 here in Metro Detroit. If you have breast implants, take a look to learn about how to screen for breast cancer. Read on »

Why is breast cancer reconstruction surgery with implants done in multiple stages? "Baby Steps" by Dr. Robert O. Medical Doctor

Posted Tue 27 Jul 2010 6:58am From time to time you will get asked by breast cancer patients whether their reconstruction surgery can be done all in one stage at the time of mastectomy. The answer is you... implant, a tissue expander is shaped different to maximize shape of the lower breast. It is decidedly more rigid and firm and then permanent devices, particular when silicone Read on »

Colon cancer? Breast cancer? C… by Matthew Z. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 12 Apr 2010 3:50pm Colon cancer? Breast cancer? Colon cancer? Breast cancer? What is the lesser of two evils? # stupidcancer Read on »

Breast Implants Do Not Cause Cancer by Dr. John D. Medical Doctor

Posted Fri 12 May 2006 12:00am The BBC reports on a National Cancer Institute study of 3486 Swedish women over an average of 18 years followup. There is no increased incidence of breast cancer in women with breast implants. Best Regards, John Di Saia MD Read on »