Tag: ILC
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Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day Highlights Need for Improved Detection and Treatment
Raising Awareness for a Less-Recognized Breast Cancer Subtype Last week, lobular breast cancer patients and their providers gathered at Fred Hutch Cancer Center for a two-hour program timed to Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day. The event highlighted patient stories, epidemiological findings, and the latest developments in screening and clinical trials for invasive lobular carcinoma…
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Advancing Awareness and Innovation in Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer: Lessons from a Fred Hutch Event
Global Lobular Breast Cancer Day shines spotlight on ILC challenges and breakthroughs Last week, invasive lobular breast cancer (ILC) patients and their care teams gathered at Fred Hutch Cancer Center for a focused two-hour program. The event, held on October 15 to mark Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day, brought patient stories, epidemiological insights, and…
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Patient Stories and New Research Highlight Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Event at Fred Hutch
Overview of the Event and Its Purpose Last week, invasive lobular breast cancer (ILC) patients and healthcare providers gathered at Fred Hutch Cancer Center for a two-hour program dedicated to Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day. The event highlighted patient stories, epidemiological findings, and cutting-edge developments in screening and clinical trials for this common breast…
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Rising Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Understanding ILC, Red Flags, and What They Mean for Screening
What is Invasive Lobular Carcinoma (ILC)? Invasive Lobular Carcinoma (ILC) is a less common but increasingly visible form of breast cancer that begins in the lobules, the milk-producing glands. Unlike the more familiar invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC), ILC tends to grow more diffusely and may not form a well-defined lump. This subtle growth pattern can…
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Rising Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Red Flags and What It Means for Breast Cancer Awareness
Introduction: A Quiet Rise in a Subtle Breast Cancer Subtype Breast cancer remains a leading health concern for women worldwide, but a lesser-known subtype is rising more quickly in the United States. Invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) accounts for a bit over 10% of breast cancers, yet its growth rate outpaces that of other forms. From…
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Rising Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Understanding ILC, Red Flags, and What It Means for Screening
What rising invasive lobular carcinoma means for breast cancer in the US Breast cancer remains a leading health concern for women worldwide, with ongoing lessons about how different subtypes behave. A less common but increasingly recognized form, invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC), is on the rise in the United States. ILC originates in the lobules, the…