Registered Nurse and Breast Implant Illness Survivor, Sarah Phillipe, shares in her YouTube video how BII is not JUST about the breast implants!
Sarah Phillipe, of Reversing Breast Implant Illness, shares how breast implants are a contributing factor to Breast Implant Illness (BII). As Sarah explains, however, breast implants are not likely the one and only cause of BII symptoms.
Like the analogy of the three legged stool, breast implants can be one leg or contributing factor. However, breast implants alone are generally only a piece of the puzzle that is Breast Implant Illness.
We all have individual stories with the common factor of breast implants. We all arrived at this point in our lives with different exposures to mental and emotional stressors, physical stressors, and chemical or toxic exposures.
For some women, breast implants can be the last drop that overflows our body’s bucket of toxicity. For others, breast implants can be the trigger that starts an autoimmune response and develops into BII over time. Sarah cautions about assuming that breast implants are the sole cause of our current health crisis. While explant surgery is an excellent choice, it might not be the miracle that brings about total healing.
I am one of the women who has not had a miracle turnaround following explant. I found the following video to be encouraging, however. It is a reminder to be kind to ourselves in the process.
Be empowered! You are not alone!
Sarah has appeared on numerous podcasts and conferences. Check out the full list at BII Resources – Reversing Breast Implant Illness.
Additional Medical Device Cancers
An interesting article that discusses additional medical devices known to cause cancer is An Update on Implant-Associated Malignancies and Their Biocompatability.
Abstract: Implanted medical devices are widely used across various medical specialties for numerous
applications, ranging from cardiovascular supports to orthopedic prostheses and cosmetic enhancements.
However, recent observations have raised concerns about the potential of these implants to
induce malignancies in the tissues surrounding them. There have been several case reports documenting
the occurrence of cancers adjacent to these devices, prompting a closer examination of their
safety. This review delves into the epidemiology, clinical presentations, pathological findings, and
hypothesized mechanisms of carcinogenesis related to implanted devices. It also explores how the
surgical domain and the intrinsic properties and biocompatibility of the implants might influence
the development of these rare but serious malignancies. Understanding these associations is crucial
for assessing the risks associated with the use of medical implants, and for developing strategies to
mitigate potential adverse outcomes.
Keane Tahmaseb, G. C., Keane, A. M., Foppiani, J. A., & Myckatyn, T. M. (2024). An update on implant-associated malignancies and their biocompatability. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(4653). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25094653