Patient Stories and Provider Advice for Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness
Fred Hutch experts gathered to answer questions about lobular breast cancers, including why they are often found at later stages and their biological hallmarks.
- Why are lobular breast cancers found at later stages?
- What are the biological hallmarks of this disease?
- Are there ways to reduce the risk of lobular breast cancer?
Patient stories, epidemiological findings, and new developments in screening and clinical trials were shared at the event, which was held in recognition of Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
The event recognized the 15% of breast cancer patients diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma, or ILC, every year.
Similar patient and provider events were held across the U.S. and the world, with 24 state governors issuing official proclamations recognizing the day.
Author's summary: Experts discuss invasive lobular breast cancer awareness.