<p>Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, also called BIA-ALCL, is a rare type of cancer of the immune system that can develop in the scar tissue capsule and fluid surrounding a breast implant. In some cases, it can spread throughout the body. BIA-ALCL is curable in most patients if it’s diagnosed early and treated appropriately, but a small number of women have died from the illness.</p><p>Listen to the episode to hear Dr. Zafar explain:</p><ul>
<li>what we currently know about BIA-ALCL and its causes</li>
<li>treatments for BIA-ALCL</li>
<li>the differences between the three types of capsulectomies available</li>
<li>reconstruction options for women who have implants removed</li>
</ul>

Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, also called BIA-ALCL, is a rare type of cancer of the immune system that can develop in the scar tissue capsule and fluid surrounding a breast implant. In some cases, it can spread throughout the body. BIA-ALCL is curable in most patients if it’s diagnosed early and treated appropriately, but a small number of women have died from the illness. Listen to the episode to hear Dr. Zafar explain: what we currently know about BIA-ALCL and its causes treatments for BIA-ALCL the differences between the three types of capsulectomies available reconstruction options for women who have implants removed

Treatments for Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma

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