Patient stories and provider advice marked an invasive lobular breast cancer awareness event.
Experts from Fred Hutch answered questions about lobular breast cancers, including why they are often found at later stages and their biological hallmarks.
The event, held on October 15, recognized Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day, which represents the 15% of breast cancer patients diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) each year.
Patient advocates selected October 15 to represent the 15% of breast cancer patients diagnosed with ILC every year.
Similar events were held across the U.S. and the world, with 24 state governors issuing official proclamations recognizing the day.
Author's summary: Experts discussed lobular breast cancer awareness.