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ID number:133505
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Published: 25.11.2002.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
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In this paper, the writer shall debate the issue of whether or not the media play a significant role, in contributing to the publics' education of breast and other cancers, due to silicone gel breast implants, and the strategies used, if any, to promote public awareness. The reason for the writer's interest in this subject is that writer had silicone breast implants, which leaked, whereupon a second operation was undergone to remove them. The writer has also been contacted by Granada television, to appear in a programme to discuss the health risks attributed to silicone gel implants and cancer. To fully appreciate the understanding of the subject, the writer feels it necessary to explain the connection between breast cancer and silicone implants.
Silicone breast implants (appendices, p; 1, Internet 12) are often used to enlarge breasts, and used in reconstructive surgery after mastectomies (removal of the breast) from cancer, and have been on the market since the American company "Dow Corning" introduced them in 1962 (Internet 5). "In the late 80's an animal study showed that silicone gel caused cancer in rats" (Internet 6). There has been much controversy in the United States over silicone breast implants, that The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have withdrawn silicone implants (Internet 7). …

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