If you have breast implants Conduct regular breast self-exams and see your surgeon for periodic follow-up. If you experience unusual changes to your breasts, including breast pain, sudden swelling, or a lump, consult a healthcare professional who can send you for subsequent testing if necessary. Removal of breast implants is not recommended if you do not have any signs or symptoms suggestive of BIA-ALCL. If you are considering a breast implant If you are considering a breast implant, you are encouraged to get more information and to consult with a healthcare professional about the risks and benefits associated with breast implants. You can also find such information by visiting the breast implant section of the Health Canada website and consulting with your healthcare professional for more information. Information for healthcare professionals Learn more about the signs, symptoms and testing steps to recognize and diagnose BIA‑ALCL. Report incidents of BIA-ALCL to Health Canada. Include specific details, such as symptoms, how BIA-ALCL was discovered, age of patient at implantation, prior implant history, age of patient at discovery, tests conducted to diagnose, staging information, course of therapy and clinical outcomes.
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