Symptomatic? Having trouble getting answers? What documents can I take to my doctor to educate them on BIA-ALCL?

While the following information is not all-inclusive, it is really good information to have, it is straightforward and fairly quick to read.

Clinical Information

• National Comprehensive Cancer Network – The NCCN guidelines for diagnosing and treating BIA-ALCL are available for free at nccn.org. The essential elements of these guidelines are summarized in two of the articles below. These guidelines are probably the most important documents  to give your doctor.
• Aesthetic Society News (Winter 2018) Pages 6, 7 and 9.
• Joint ASPS / ASAPS Statement
• ALCL Brochure Tri-Fold
• Diagnosis and treatment of BIA-ALCL (The essential elements of the NCCN guidelines are summarized in Figure 1)

Videos

• Dr. Eric Swanson, BIA-ALCL & Textured Implant Use (September 9, 2018)
• Dr. H. Jae Chun, FDA Testimony (September 9, 2018)