Do you have ILC? Excellent info in this link & consider joining the ILC Private Group
Even if you have ILC & aren't in the ILC Private Group (and I'd recommend you join, as targeted information is posted there for members) this is an article that, if you have ILC, I believe you should read this link & even download it, to read again later on. If you know someone with ILC, feel free to pass this info to them. Also - consider subscribing to the Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance, as they will keep you up to date with the latest data, trials and all things Lobular. https://lobularbreastcancer.org (Tomorrow is their Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day - from 1pm (Brisbane time - they are not on Daylight Saving!) you can join the LIVE zoom group by activating the QR Code below. Below is the link to the excellent article (mentioned in the title) on ILC that you can read online or better still, download as a PDF to check out whenever you want to. Although invasive lobular cancer is not as common as its ductal counterpart, it warrants specific attention, and a whole section of its own, because of the distinct biological characteristics that affect symptoms, diagnosis, and therapeutic strategies. ILC as a breast cancer subtype continues to pose a challenge in terms of accurate clinical diagnosis, due to its unique histopathology and clinical biology. A hallmark feature of classical invasive lobular breast cancers is that the tumours grow in single-file strands rather than the more common “lump” seen in invasive ductal breast cancers. Re Progression: An important difference between ILC and IDC is their pattern of metastatic spread. While both IDC and ILC commonly metastasize to lymph nodes, bone and liver, ILC demonstrates a predilection for metastases to the peritoneum, retroperitoneum, and hollow viscera (including the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts). https://www.melbournebreastcancersurgery.com.au/wp-content/themes/ypo-theme/pdf/infiltrating-lobular-carcinoma-18th-july-p1.pdfUniversity of Qld study encourages women to exercise & pay attention to their nutrition.
Recruiting NOW until end of 2025. After being diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, Sharon Oakley felt her world fall apart. Now, she's finding new strength through a UQ study examining how diet and exercise can enhance the wellbeing of women living with metastatic breast cancer. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-11/metastatic-breast-cancer-diet-exercise-study-queensland-uni/104444842 The program offers virtual sessions with dietitian and exercise experts, aiming to help women with metastatic breast cancer stay strong, informed and supported. The ‘Optimising care: Supporting you to be active and eat well’ study, aims to determine the effectiveness of an exercise and dietary program for women who have metastatic breast cancer Learn more, or sign up for the Optimising Care study here: https://public-health.uq.edu.au/optimising-care-supporting-you-be-active-and-eat-well ( BCNA Please copy & add to the private Mets Group)
