​Lobular Carcinoma

Lobular carcinoma is a type of breast cancer that develops in the lobules (milk producing glands) of the breast. It can occur in either of the two forms:

  • Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS): not a cancer in itself, lobular carcinoma in situ is the development of abnormal cells in the milk glands of your breast and provides an early signal that you may be at risk of developing breast cancer

  • Invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): the second most common form of breast cancer, this develops in the milk glands of the breasts and spreads out to other parts of the body


There is no known reason for the development of lobular carcinoma. However, the following risk factors increase its likelihood:

  • Family history of breast cancer

  • If you are above 40 years old

  • If you have undergone hormone replacement therapy for menopause

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