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Invasive Lobular Cancer
Thanks Sisters I self discovered my second tumour that was invasive lobular 25mm hiding in dense breast tissue. My monitoring facility didnt discover it, even though there was strong knowledge th...
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Hi @EAA - So sorry to hear of your 2nd occurrence. I hope your treatment is going well.
There are a few of us who were diagnosed with ILC after having 'clear' mammograms (my own mammogram was just 4 months prior to my GP finding my own ILC tumour.) I also have dense breast tissue, but was not aware that it made the detection of the tumours so much harder.
At their own request, I recently had my BreastScreen NSW mammogram 're-examined' by 2 radiographers at BreastScreen NSW & they said that in their opinion, I did not have breast cancer!! Well, bugger me - that was a surprise!! I now have NO FAITH whatsoever in BreastScreen NSW!
Currently, Breast Screen Western Australia is the only state who not only advertises for 40-49 and 75+ year olds to have free mammograms, but also advises women of their breast density at the time of their first screening.
This is essential for more accurate & early diagnoses ..... and I am sure that BCNA are advocating on our behalf to get this recognised & acted upon in all states.
I now tell all my family & friends to be aware of the dense breast tissue issue in particular - and to ask to be advised the status of their own breasts.
Take care, all the best xx
There are a few of us who were diagnosed with ILC after having 'clear' mammograms (my own mammogram was just 4 months prior to my GP finding my own ILC tumour.) I also have dense breast tissue, but was not aware that it made the detection of the tumours so much harder.
At their own request, I recently had my BreastScreen NSW mammogram 're-examined' by 2 radiographers at BreastScreen NSW & they said that in their opinion, I did not have breast cancer!! Well, bugger me - that was a surprise!! I now have NO FAITH whatsoever in BreastScreen NSW!
Currently, Breast Screen Western Australia is the only state who not only advertises for 40-49 and 75+ year olds to have free mammograms, but also advises women of their breast density at the time of their first screening.
This is essential for more accurate & early diagnoses ..... and I am sure that BCNA are advocating on our behalf to get this recognised & acted upon in all states.
I now tell all my family & friends to be aware of the dense breast tissue issue in particular - and to ask to be advised the status of their own breasts.
Take care, all the best xx