American Society of Plastic Surgeons

BIA-ALCL Resources
Publications and Press Releases

Below is a collection of articles published in Plastic Surgery News and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery regarding breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). This section also features press releases from ASPS regarding this lymphoma.

BIA-ALCL PSN and PRS Articles

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: BIA-ALCL Collection

Manufacturer provides first-of-its-kind warranty for BIA-ALCL cases (Mar 2018)

The PSF President addresses state of BIA-ALCL research (Jan-Feb 2017)

WHO classifies BIA-ALCL as a distinct type of lymphoma (June 2016)

Joint effort on BIA-ALCL - what you need to know (Jan-Feb 2016)

PSF, ASPS and FDA efforts lead to BIA-ALCL registry, need your data (Oct 2015)

ASPS members take part in ALCL advisory panel (June 2014)

Seeking answers for ALCL in breast implant patients (Oct-Nov 2013)

ASPS and FDA partner to answer lingering breast implant questions (Jan-Feb 2013)

PSF, ASPS partner with FDA to create comprehensive ALCL registry (Jan-Feb 2012)

Gathering data is key to answering ALCL questions (Oct-Nov 2011)

FDA to issue safety signal on ALCL & breast implants (Jan 2011)

Specialty to launch multifaceted research project regarding breast implant (Mar 2010)

BIA-ALCL Press Releases

Important Health News on Breast Implants

New Research Shows Rare Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma Can Be Reliably Diagnosed & Surgically Treated

ASPS Responds to France's National Cancer Institute Statement on ALCL & Silicone Breast Implants

Algorithm Helps Manage ALCL Worries after Breast Augmentation

Joint ASPS and ASAPS Advisory to Members on FDA's Update regarding Breast Implant-Associated ALCL

Patients Considering Breast Implants Need Information on Risk of Very Rare Cancer