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    SILICONE BREAST IMPLANTS, although very nice in beautifying the 
  world, present some very serious dangers to the recipients. The 
  implants are under more stringent controls, however, still available. 
  Many women have received an alternative, saline implants, but the 
  saline is held within a silicon container. The dangers from the 
  silicone are still possible with the saline implants.

    If you have implants, you should follow some of these guidelines:

    You should be periodically checked by a physician familiar with 
  implants and their dangers.

    Do not breast feed your children -- it has not been determined if 
  the silicone "bleeds" into the breast milk -- this could affect your
  newborn's future health.

    You should *definitely* have screening mammography at intervals 
  recommended for your age group. There are special techniques required 
  for women, who have silicone breast implants. Be sure to advise any 
  technician that you have had implants, prior to radiological examinations.

    For further information contact: 

  Cancer Information Service; 1-800-4-CANCER.
  
  Y-ME (A breast cancer support group); 1-800-221-2141

  Command Trust Network, Inc.; PO BOX 17082, Covington, KY 41017 
  (They require a SASE (self-addressed, stamped envelope and $1.00) 
  for an information packet.

  Food and Drug Administration: FDA, Breast Implant Information, 
  HFE-88, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Phone: (310)-443-3170

  Obtaining further information, and being self-concerned may safe 
  your life, or the life of a loved one. Take an interest in others.
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  http://www.nauticom.net/www/drmforge/index.html
  http://www.randomhouse.com/delrey/ -- Del Rey Books 
  http://www.tor.com/ -- Tor SF and Fantasy
  http://vsl.cnet.com/ -- Searchable File Listing and download VSL site.
  http://www.c-span.org/ -- C-SPAN network
  http://www.turner.com/ -- Turner Entertainment Group
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