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Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL)

As part of our standard protocol our pathologists screen for any and all abnormalities, looking for any microorganisms to include bacteria, yeast, and fungus as well as all cancers. Based upon their findings further tests will be conducted such as specific staining to test for cancer like CD30, culture and sensitivities, etc. As pertains to ALCL, it is standard practice for our pathologists to look for abnormal lymphocytes within the capsule. When abnormal lymphocytes are present, they will continue testing for the CD30 marker using immunofluorescent staining on samples taken from the capsule tissue. The CD30 positive cells that are in abnormal groupings or have abnormal morphology (shape and features) are indicative of ALCL. Flow cytometry can only be done on fluid, if fluid is found around the capsule this test may be performed. If not indicated by the initial pathology findings, the costs for additional testing for ALCL can range from $700-$2000, and may not be covered by insurance. 

The recognized treatment for ALCL, according to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, is removal of the implants and total capsulectomy (removal of the capsule.)

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  • "When it comes to explant surgery I think Dr. Feng is the best doctor in the world. She’s done more studies, she’s testified in trials, the whole spectrum of anything to do with explant surgery she’s done it.”
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  • "I was thrilled to have NO PAIN from my procedure! Almost 9 hours of surgery and I awoke with NO nausea, no pain. I was afraid after the nerve block wore off I would have pain…but NO!"
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  • "Dr. Feng is an expert in her field… [attended] Yale at 16… She has perfected the anesthesia so that nausea can be avoided and she uses nerve blocks to make sure that you aren’t in pain after the procedure"
  • "Dr. Feng removed my ruptured breast implants as well as the inflamed capsules and sent them to her pathologist, which was instrumental in getting my health insurer to cover the surgery, which she also appealed on my behalf"
  • "Words cannot begin to capture the gratitude that I would like to express to you right now. Without your talent, vision and perfectionism my breasts, my health and probably my outlook on life would have been very unhealthy"
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  • "I get a comment from every doctor I see about my fabulous scar. I almost have nothing to be seen. Everyone thinks it looks awesome!"
  • "She explanted my 7 year old implants for me and gave me a lolipop lift. She is extremely talented. She made my breast look better than they did with implants"
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