TorkLaw has announced that it is currently taking on clients who have a valid lawsuit against the manufacturers of textured implants that have been linked to causing cancer. The product liability lawsuit that they plan to pursue for eligible clients will include compensation for all losses and damages.

In July 2019, the FDA issued a recall for specific textured breast implants from the company Allergan. You may be familiar with Allergan because they are also the manufacturer for Botox Cosmetic and Coolsculpting. They were aware of the potential that their implant could cause cancer for a decade before complying with the FDA’s recall.

There have been a total of 33 deaths worldwide from breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Of the women who died, only 13 of the implants have had their brand identified. 12 of those who died can be linked to the company Allergan.

Breast Implant-Associated Large Cell Lymphoma is not a type of breast cancer. The origin of the cancer is in the breast, in the fluid around the implant. BIA-ALCL is a type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which affects the immune system. If BIA-ALCL is caught early, it is treatable. Surgery to remove infected scar tissue and the implant can be performed. Unless the cancer is in the late stages, radiation and chemotherapy may be left up to the oncologist.

Symptoms of BIA-ALCL are swelling of the breast around the implant area. A mass within the area of the implant and possible pain. The onset of symptoms can show up as late as 20 years after an implant was placed. Most cases presented themselves within seven to eight years of implantation.

If you or someone you know has received one of these recalled implants and suffered from BIA-ALCL, call TorkLaw. Their experienced staff of legal professionals is ready to take down your information so that they can provide you with a free, no-obligation quote today.

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