Lobular breast cancer patients gathered at Fred Hutch Cancer Center for a two-hour program featuring patient stories, epidemiological findings, and new developments in screening and clinical trials.
Fred Hutch experts 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?
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) every year.
Patient and provider events were held across the U.S. and the world, with 24 state governors filling official proclamations recognizing the day.
Selected by patient advocates to represent the 15% of breast cancer patients diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma, or ILC, every year.
Author's summary: Experts discuss lobular breast cancer awareness.