BIA-ALCL

Quick Facts:

• BIA-ALCL, also known as Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, is a rare cancer associated with some types of breast implants.
• When diagnosed early and managed properly it is curable.
• There is a global collaboration of researchers investigating the cause of this disease and it is a rapidly developing area.
• Without symptoms or signs of BIA-ALCL routine implant removal is not required unless there are other concerns.

To find out the latest on ALCL, you can go to the Australian Government Therapeutic Goods Administration website – LEARN MORE