US health authorities have revealed that 9 women with breast implants have died from a rare form of cancer, anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ACGM).

What revive suspicions on the link between breast implants and cancer.

Implants with rough surface mainly concerned

The US Food and Drug Administration has also identified 350 cases of the disease across the country, stating that most cases involve rough surface implants.

"All the information we have now suggests that women with implants have a very low risk, but an increased risk of developing cancer compared to women without breast implants," she says. .

LAGC, a cancer only found in women with prostheses

In 2015, the National League against Cancer indicated on its website that this form of cancer of the lymphatic system had been observed only "in women carrying breast implants" stating that "it would occur on average between 11 and 15 years after laying the first implant. "

For its part, the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM), specified in an information point dated July 2016 that a "group of experts brought together by the National Cancer Institute (Inca) ) concluded that there is a clear link between the occurrence of anaplastic large cell lymphoma and the use of a breast implant. "

29 cases identified in France since 2011

Between 2011 and June 2016, 29 cases of anaplastic large cell lymphoma have been reported in France in women with breast implants, she says.

If there is the slightest doubt, she recommends that women consult a doctor in cases of heavy effusion, increased volume, pain, inflammation, mass, ulceration (lesion of the skin) in the breast. (...) Any other abnormality suggestive of an implant-related complication requires consultation, and it also states that "in any case, as a preventive measure, it is important that the implanted person be followed regularly by a doctor. "