Population trends in lobular carcinoma of the breast: The Ontario experience

Introduction: Lobular breast cancer is less common that ductal carcinoma, and can be more difficult to diagnose by both physical examination and mammography. Previous studies have shown a general increase in lobular breast cancer rates over the 1980s-1990s, however this was during a time when the use of combined hormone replacement therapy (CHRT) – a known risk factor for breast cancer – was increased. As CHRT use has declined since the mid 2000s, this study endeavoured to evaluate current trends in the incidence of invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) in women diagnosed with breast cancer, and to describe the 5-, 10-, and 15-year survival p robabilities for women diagnosed with ILC in Ontario.
Source: European Journal of Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: POSTERS A: Local Regional Treatment – Surgery Source Type: research