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gpacunitedterridiaz
Feb 141 min read
February 13th Breast Implant Illness Awareness
Honoring Julie Christie’s Advocacy for Breast Implant Awareness Day February 13 is a significant day for women affected by Breast Implant...
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gpacunitedterridiaz
Jun 13, 20242 min read
GPAC's Official Statement
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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gpacunitedterridiaz
Jun 11, 20241 min read
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, 20242 min read
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, 20241 min read
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, 20242 min read
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, 20241 min read
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, 20241 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20232 min read
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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