"Tampa Survivors Demand Action on Cancer Risks Linked to Breast Implants at Global Conference"

TAMPA, Fla. - April 10, 2025 - PRLog -- MEDIA ADVISORY

Breast Implant Cancer Survivors to Speak Out at Global Health Conference in Tampa
Tampa-Area Women Affected by Breast Implant-Linked Cancers Call for Transparency and Awareness

Who:
Breast Implant Cancer Survivors, Advocates, and Members of the Breast Implant Safety Alliance (BISA)
Media Contact: Maria Gmitro | 📞 843-501-6873 | 📧 maria@bisanonprofit.org

What:
As top doctors gather for the 6th World Consensus Conference on Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) in Tampa, survivors and advocates will speak out about the life-threatening risks associated with breast implants. Despite FDA warnings, many women are still unaware that breast implants—particularly textured types—have been linked to cancers including BIA-ALCL, BIA-SCC, and BIA-BCL.

Where:
3019 W Abdella Street, Tampa, FL 33607

When:
Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 11:00 AM EST

Why It Matters:

• Women Were Not Warned: Most patients were never informed about the cancer risks tied to implants or the 2019 FDA recall.
• Implants Linked to Cancer Remain on the Market: Despite known risks, similar implants are still being sold.
• Growing Health Crisis: Over 1,300 global cases of BIA-ALCL have been reported, with symptoms often overlooked or dismissed.
• Tampa Connection: Local survivors are sharing their stories at the same time that leading experts, including doctors from USF, Moffitt Cancer Center, and Tampa General Hospital, convene in the city.
• Media Coverage is Crucial: Survivors want to ensure others are informed before undergoing implant procedures.

Visuals & Interviews:

• Survivors and advocates available for on-site interviews
• B-roll and photos available upon request
• Doctors from USF and Moffitt Cancer Center also available for expert interviews

Background:
Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare but serious cancer of the immune system, often found in the scar tissue around implants. Symptoms can develop years after surgery and include swelling, pain, and lumps. Despite mounting evidence, implant-associated cancers remain underdiagnosed and underreported.

Learn More:
Visit www.bisanonprofit.org
Media kit, patient testimonials, expert resources, and supporting research available upon request.