An In Depth article on BC Recurrence - what to look for - well worth a read
The article (below) is a 'must read' .... I've attached a PDF of it as well, so you can download it too. http://www.melbournebreastcancersurgery.com.au/breast-cancer-recurrence.html?fbclid=IwAR3HS79ElQjVbGpDuHUU538J-cm9RfZZ1qZ8vO-3Xc4u87SWilz--wGvxa0 There is a specific link to Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer, within the article. https://www.verywellhealth.com/invasive-lobular-carcinoma-ilc-breast-cancer-430623 It is written by Melbourne-based Dr Jane O'Brien ... who is a specialist breast cancer and oncoplastic surgeon who specialises in surgery for breast cancer and prophylactic/preventive surgery for high risk individuals. Her area of special interest is in “oncoplastic” breast surgery, aimed at maximising the cosmetic result following breast conservation surgery for breast cancer using advanced surgical techniques, and nipple- sparing mastectomy and reconstruction, both in the preventive setting and as treatment for cancer. Jane completed her medical training in 1985, graduating from the University of Melbourne. Following advanced surgical training at St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne which she completed in 1994, she undertook a two year breast surgical fellowship in Melbourne and Edinburgh, Scotland. She then worked as a consultant breast surgeon in the United Kingdom for a period of eight years at a number of world class, internationally renown breast units. During her time in the UK Jane gained extensive experience in breast reconstructive techniques, and used this experience on her return home to become one of the first breast surgeons in Australia to enthusiastically embrace the fledgling subspecialty of oncoplastic surgery, which was at that time still in it’s infancy. Following her return to Melbourne, Jane in 2005 established the Epworth Breast Service. She held a public hospital appointment as a specialist breast surgeon at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre from 2004-2013 and at Breastscreen Victoria from 2005-2017. In 2017, Jane relocated her breast practice to St Vincent’s Private Hospital East Melbourne, establishing The Breast Centre at St Vincent’s Hospital East Melbourne. Jane has a particular interest in the treatment of breast cancer in younger women and genetic breast cancers, and in the organization and delivery of multidisciplinary breast cancer care. Jane’s main area of surgical expertise is “oncoplastic” breast surgery, aimed at maximising the cosmetic result following breast conservation surgery for breast cancer using advanced surgical techniques and also nipple-sparing mastectomy and reconstruction, both in the preventive setting and as treatment for breast cancer.Annabel Crabb - Q&A on Recurrence & Fear of Recurrence - 11th May 5-6.30pm
Annabel Crabb is doing another online presentation on Recurrence & fear of recurrence this time (last one was on mets) I have registered & will hopefully watch it later as that is hubby's chemo day, so I may not be able to watch 'live'. You can also put up a specific question if you like when you register (tho as thousands attend, it may not be addressed 'live') I've put one up about Lobular recurrence - as it can also recur in the bowel/gut/stomach/bladder - but if a biopsy is done & the pathologist doing the tests is not aware of the Lobular status - it can be missed if they only use 'regular' cancer testing ..... it has to be specifically added on the 'request' to look for lobular. Symptoms are cramping, diarrhoea, pain, bloating, reflux, incontinence .... so if you ever get any of this & it persists - get checked out & if you are ILC - mention it. Join us for our next online Q&A all about breast cancer recurrence. We're bringing together leading Australian breast cancer researchers to answer your questions on this important subject. Moderated by Australian TV presenter, commentator and author Annabel Crabb. https://www.breastcancertrials.org.au/news/qa-events/qa-registration/
