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On June 12, 2024 the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Aesthetic Society released a joint statement about breast implant...
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- Jun 11
- 1 min
Urgent Health Alert: Breast Reconstruction Mesh Risks
Women undergoing breast reconstruction after cancer face severe complications from surgical mesh, echoing the pelvic mesh scandal....
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gpacunitedrobyntow
- Mar 18
- 2 min
Dr. Cohen Tervaert Earns Lifetime Contribution to Autoimmunity Award
Dr. Jan Willem Cohen Tervaert, MD, PhD has earned a well deserved award for his Lifetime Contribution to Autoimmunity. This award is...
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gpacunitedterridiaz
- Mar 6
- 1 min
Removing Textured Implants may be "considered reasonable" to reduce the risks of a rare cancer.
The American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS) convened an expert panel to review the evidence on managing cancer risks associated...
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gpacunitedterridiaz
- Feb 25
- 2 min
Austin Women Raise Awareness About Their Experience with Breast Implant Illness.
Breast Implant Illness (BII), is a condition reported by hundreds of thousands of women on social media and in online support groups. ...
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gpacunitedrobyntow
- Feb 16
- 1 min
Breast Implant Safety Concerns Continue to Rise as Awareness Skyrockets
Breast implant safety concerns continue to be a hot topic on every social media platform. Breast Implant Illness Awareness Day is...
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gpacunitedrobyntow
- Feb 16
- 1 min
Breast Implant Maker Sientra Files for Bankruptcy
Breast Implant manufacturer Sientra has filed for bankruptcy as demands for breast implants continue to decline. A recent court filing...
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gpacunitedrobyntow
- Oct 12, 2023
- 1 min
Learn Look Locate - New GPAC Global Resource!
GPAC is thrilled to announce a new resource that is part of the global movement for the support and education for breast cancer. Learn...
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gpacunitedrobyntow
- Sep 13, 2023
- 1 min
GPAC and NCCN Resource Partnership
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) is a not-for-profit alliance of 33 national leading cancer centers devoted to patient care,...
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gpacunitedterridiaz
- Jun 29, 2023
- 2 min
Breast Implant Cancer may not be covered by insurance.
Individuals with Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) are facing challenges obtaining health insurance...
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gpacunitedterridiaz
- Jun 19, 2023
- 1 min
Breast Implant-associated Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Initial Review and Early Recommendations
Background: The purpose of this study is to identify and describe all published cases of breast implant-associated squamous cell...
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gpacunitedterridiaz
- Jun 7, 2023
- 2 min
Special Report: Breast Implant Illness and BIA-ALCL
In this special report, we have compiled the most important information you need to know about breast implant illness (BII) and breast...
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gpacunitedterridiaz
- Jun 2, 2023
- 1 min
Ideal Implant Ceases Operations!
Disappointment and Concerns as Ideal Implant Ceases Operations: What Patients Need to Know Ideal Implant Incorporated, the company behind...
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gpacunitedrobyntow
- May 6, 2023
- 3 min
Diagnosis of Exclusion: Why this Polished "Diagnosis" for Breast Implant Illness is Problematic
Opinion Piece By Melissa Puryear 5/1/23 (photo creds Dee Hicks) Diagnosis of Exclusion: Why this Polished "Diagnosis" that was Recently...
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gpacunitedterridiaz
- Apr 28, 2023
- 1 min
Surgeon Raises Conflict of Interest Concerns: ‘I’ve Lost Faith.’
THE PULSE April 28, 2023 Patients, advocates, and colleagues lauded a plastic surgeon who raised concerns Tuesday about the industry’s...
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gpacunitedrobyntow
- Apr 25, 2023
- 1 min
Victims of Medical Devices in Italy
Thank you to Maria Fiore for sharing this important information about medical device problems in Italy. It is critical to understand...
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gpacunitedterridiaz
- Apr 17, 2023
- 1 min
Breast Implant Surgery: An Overview of the Risks and Health Complications
Authors, Prothe J, Rozovics P, Sykes R, Taccona M. This publication discusses the risks and complications associated with breast implant...
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gpacunitedterridiaz
- Apr 4, 2023
- 1 min
Understanding Breast Implant Illness
Authors, Brian R. Buinewicz, MD, Danielle Valoras, MPAS, PA-C, and Robyn Towt, BS The article discusses breast implant illness (BII), a...
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gpacunitedterridiaz
- Mar 13, 2023
- 2 min
The Importance of Breast Density
Link to video ~ https://youtu.be/zosxoUILkz8 Breast density is a key factor in screening for breast cancers. If a patient has dense...
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gpacunitedterridiaz
- Mar 8, 2023
- 1 min
FDA UPDATE: Reports of Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) in the Capsule Around Breast Implants -
Date Issued: March 8, 2023 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is providing an update on reports of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)...
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