I'm not saying implants protect against breast cancer. It has to do with the characteristics of the women. |
The reason this study is so important is because it's the longest follow-up study of cancer in women with breast implants. There needs to be enough time between exposure and cancer development. |
They have the best cancer registries in the world, going back almost 50 years. |
They tend to be thin, have smaller breasts, have children at a younger age, and all of these things are associated with a decreased risk of breast cancer. |
This is one in a series of reassuring study results that shows there is no credible evidence to indicate an excess risk of any form of cancer due to breast implantation. |
We do know reproductive and demographic factors do influence (breast cancer) risk. |
We do know reproductive and demographic factors do influence (breast cancer) risk. If you're thin -- women who get these implants are typically quite thin -- you have kids early, you have a lot of (kids) ... all those things lower your risk. |
Women with silicone breast implants should feel reassured. |