For those who have had mesh for hernia or other surgical repairs

[Guest guest]

I have extensive mesh in my abdomen to replace the areas where I have

lost muscle due to tumour surgery. Someone on my tumour support group

read an article in the Washington Post

" on page A4 of the Washington Post there's an article which says the

EPA has declared some ingredient in teflon and Gore-Tex a known

carcinogen. "

Although there are many new versions of mesh, it might be an idea for

those that have mesh in their bodies to ask their doctors what was

used. Some people are going to ask their doctors about having the mesh

removed and replaced with Alloderm. Also was brought up if Insurance

companies would cover this replacement surgery in this instance.

Regards,

Ward