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Invasive Lobular Cancer (ILC)
Hi all, I have just discovered that ILC is lumped into general ductal breast cancer. America research have started to recognise there are huge differences. Treatment in Australia is the same as ducta...
Is this the article @berry ?
https://www.fredhutch.org/en/news/center-news/2018/02/lobular-breast-cancer-comes-into-the-research-spotlight.html
I agree re needing 3D tomosynthesis in all centres AND Breastscreen busses ..... but also suggest Ultrasound as well for a more definitive 'pick up' of tumours (particularly if you know you have dense breast tissue which 'hides' the tumours as both present as 'white' on the Mammograms.) On Ultrasound, they show almost as 'pockets' and more readily identified.
That is ridiculous if they haven't checked your other breast once you've been diagnosed! Definitely - both breasts should be given the same scan treatment - make sure 'bilateral' is on any MG & US scans.
But currently, only BreastScreen WA actively advises it's clients if they have dense breast tissue & the dangers this presents in picking up tumours with mammograms.
All the best with your own treatment - xxx
https://www.fredhutch.org/en/news/center-news/2018/02/lobular-breast-cancer-comes-into-the-research-spotlight.html
I agree re needing 3D tomosynthesis in all centres AND Breastscreen busses ..... but also suggest Ultrasound as well for a more definitive 'pick up' of tumours (particularly if you know you have dense breast tissue which 'hides' the tumours as both present as 'white' on the Mammograms.) On Ultrasound, they show almost as 'pockets' and more readily identified.
That is ridiculous if they haven't checked your other breast once you've been diagnosed! Definitely - both breasts should be given the same scan treatment - make sure 'bilateral' is on any MG & US scans.
But currently, only BreastScreen WA actively advises it's clients if they have dense breast tissue & the dangers this presents in picking up tumours with mammograms.
All the best with your own treatment - xxx