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Inamed Research Shows High Complication Rates and Autoimmune Symptoms for Breast Implant Patients

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The following press release was issued today by the National Center for Policy Research for Women & Families:

In its efforts to win FDA approval for silicone gel breast implants at hearings to be held on October 14th and 15th, implant manufacturer Inamed submitted hundreds of pages of research information from three studies. However, the news is not good for breast implant patients, especially those with breast cancer. Released by the FDA October 10th, the company''s own research indicates high complication rates for the first three years, including the need for additional surgery for 46% of breast cancer patients