Fw: URGENT We need to hear about your silicone implant experiences!

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----- Original Message ----- From: Zuckerman

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Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2003 9:15 PM

Subject: URGENT We need to hear about your silicone implant experiences!

Dear Friends,

As many of you know, the FDA is considering whether silicone gel breast implants are safe. If they decide they are safe, silicone gel implants will be widely available in this country.

The FDA meeting will be Tuesday, Oct 14 and Wednesday, Oct 15. Any woman who has or had silicone gel implants is welcome to come and make a brief public statement, but you need to sign up with the FDA in advance. Family members, including survivors, or support group leaders can also come to speak.

Our Center is happy to help you do this, and happy to help you as you write your statement. We want to make sure the FDA hears from women who have had implants for at least a few years, since they are not requiring studies of women who had implants for more than 2 years.

If you want to come but can't afford it, let us know. If you can't come because of illness, but want your voice to be heard somehow, let us know.

We also want to hear from women who have had trouble getting health insurance because of their implants.

We hope to hear from you very soon. Please contact us as soon as you can, even if you're not sure what you'd like to do.

And if you get a note from Liz Nagelin- from our office, please respond.

Best wishes,

Zuckerman, Ph.D.PresidentNational Center for Policy Research (CPR) for Women & Families1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWSuite 901Washington, DC 20006202 223-4000www.center4policy.org

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