cytyc. At the forefront of their ongoing education campaign is a joint Web
site http://www.

Women may wish to enhance their breasts because of dissatisfaction about their shape or size, and enhancement may mean enlargement, reduction or remodelling.

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Today's FDA decision follows an FDA advisory panel hearing on silicone
implants held in April where implant manufacturers presented data regarding
these medical devices. Mentor Corporation received a letter in July
2005. With more than
5,800 member surgeons , the society is recognized as a leading authority and
information source on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.plasticsurgery.

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Cytyc Corporation is a leading women's health company that
designs , develops, manufactures, and markets innovative and clinically
effective products.
ASPS and ASAPS will continue to offer assistance to the manufacturers for
the conditions set forth by the FDA related to physician and patient
education.surgery.org.

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Cytyc, ThinPrep, FirstCyte, and NovaSure are registered trademarks of
Cytyc Corporation.

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"We are very pleased that the FDA has taken this step in the process to
let women have the choice of silicone breast implants provided the
manufacturer meets its conditions ," said Richard D'Amico, MD, chair of the
ASPS/ASAPS Breast Implant Task Force. Inamed is the second manufacturer to receive an
approvable letter from the FDA.

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The approvable letter stipulates a
number of conditions that Inamed must satisfy in order to receive FDA approval
to market and sell silicone breast implants in the United States. We believe the FDA has been
appropriately diligent in its review of the evidence regarding the safety and
efficacy of these devices. ASPS
comprises 94 percent of all board-certified plastic surgeons in the United
States.

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The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) is the leading
organization of board-certified plastic surgeons specializing in cosmetic
plastic surgery.

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"As plastic surgeons, we fully appreciate and are ever mindful of our
critical role as patient advocates, and strive to ensure patient safety while
advancing the art and science of our profession," said Alan Gold, MD,
vice-chair of the ASPS/ASAPS Breast Implant Task Force.
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According to the societies, between 264 ,000 and 335,000
women chose breast augmentation in 2004.

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The ThinPrep System consists of the
ThinPrep (R) 2000 Processor, ThinPrep(R) 3000 Processor, ThinPrep(R)
Imaging System, and related reagents, filters, and other supplies.

Cytyc is traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol CYTC .

Plastic Surgery Societies Applaud FDA 'Approvable with Conditions' Letter to Inamed Corporation for Silicone Breast Implants

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The
ThinPrep System also provides the platform from which the Company
launched its expansion into breast cancer risk assessment with the
FirstCyte(R) Breast Test. We are committed
to helping women make informed choices about their health care based on all
the available and accurate information about these devices.

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The replay will be available
approximately 24 hours after the presentation until March 15.

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, The FDA's "approvable
letter" with conditions to Inamed Corporation regarding its silicone breast
implants is applauded by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and
the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS ), the two largest
plastic surgery membership organizations. This authoritative Web site offers
objective and science-based information for both saline and silicone breast
implants. ASAPS' 2,200 plastic surgeons are
elected to membership and are certified by the American Board of Plastic
Surgery or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

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An increasing number of women are choosing breast augmentation to enhance
their appearance. Breast reconstruction has been
proven in numerous studies to have many psychological and physical benefits
for women who have undergone a mastectomy.

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Cytyc products cover a range of women's health
applications, including cervical cancer screening, breast cancer risk
assessment, and treatment of excessive menstrual bleeding .

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The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the largest
organization of board -certified plastic surgeons in the world. http://www.

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The
ThinPrep(R) System is the most widely used method for cervical cancer
screening in the United States. Cytyc Surgical Products, a wholly owned
subsidiary of Cytyc Corporation, manufactures and markets the
NovaSure(R) Impedance Controlled Endometrial Ablation System, or the
NovaSure(R) System, an innovative endometrial ablation device to treat
menorrhagia, or excessive menstrual bleeding. "We are pleased that
the FDA has carefully evaluated the testimony of physicians, patients,
advocacy groups and industry, and following the recommendation of its
scientific advisory panel, is moving forward toward allowing our patients
access to silicone gel breast implants.

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----Cytyc
Corporation (Nasdaq: CYTC) today announced that Patrick J. Sullivan,
chairman, president, and chief executive officer, is scheduled to
present at the Leerink Swann Inaugural Health Care Conference on March
1, 2005, at 12:00 noon (Eastern), at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. "Patient safety is the primary concern
of plastic surgeons and we're enthusiastic about working with the
manufacturers to ensure American women 's health and safety. More than 62,000 women had breast
reconstruction in 2004, according to ASPS . Since 1967, ASAPS has been an authoritative source in
cosmetic surgery education and research.

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Cytyc Corporation Chairman and CEO Scheduled to Present at Leerink Swann Health Care Conference

A live webcast and recording of the presentation will be available
on Cytyc's website, http://ir. This letter
comes 13 years after the FDA restricted access to silicone implants because of
safety concerns . Founded in 1931, the society represents physicians certified by the
American Board of Plastic Surgery or the Royal College of Physicians and
Surgeons of Canada.

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