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DKOE
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Hello

Does anyone on here have any experience with this? I'm awaiting scan results but have been told I have enlarged lymph nodes in my armpit, does this mean it is it likely I have BIA ALCL? Im so scared and anxious.

Any help would be much appreciated 

  • Hello Dkoe

    I'm sorry to hear that you're dealing with some health concerns at the moment. I can see that you've been chatting with another member who is in a similar situation on another thread. 

    I hope that you won't have to wait too long for your appointment but if you'd like to talk things through with one of our team of nurses in the meantime you're most welcome to give them a call. They're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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    Hi DKOW,

    How are you getting on? If you're still looking for info, I encourage you to search for the NCCN Guidelines on BIA ALCL. If you can't find it, there is a link to it on www.BIAALCL.com. There is also a lot of other helpful info on the website. It's full of great material. If you'd like more info, there's also a great Facebook group called "ALCL in Women with Breast Implant BIA ALCL". There are over 200 women diagnosed with BIA ALCL and it's a great resource to learn more about it. 

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