Tag: invasive lobular carcinoma
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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…