Patient Stories and Provider Advice for Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness
Patient stories and provider advice were shared at an event marking invasive lobular breast cancer awareness.
Experts from Fred Hutch provided answers to questions such as: 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?
A two-hour program was held at Fred Hutch Cancer Center, featuring patient stories, epidemiological findings, and new developments in screening and clinical trials for invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC).
The event, held on October 15, recognized Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day, which represents the 15% of breast cancer patients diagnosed with ILC every year.
- Patient and provider events were held across the U.S. and the world.
- 24 state governors issued official proclamations recognizing the day.
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Author's summary: Experts and patients discuss invasive lobular breast cancer awareness.