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LBCA is the only organization in the US dedicated to invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) also known as lobular breast cancer, the 2nd most common breast cancer type. Learn more at lobularbreastcancer.org
@lobularbca.bsky.socialThe Lobular Breast Cancer Tour rolled through Philadelphia, PA! We visited Fox Chase Cancer Center and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, then hit the Temple vs. UConn tailgate to share our message: It’s Time to Talk About Lobular Breast Cancer.
@lobularbca.bsky.socialThe Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Tour rolled through Pittsburgh, PA! Our team toured the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center alongside advocates, clinicians, and researchers, and brought our message, "It’s Time to Talk About Lobular Breast Cancer" to the Univ. of Pittsburgh women's volleyball game!
@lobularbca.bsky.socialThe Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Tour visited the Cleveland Clinic and LBCA Scientific Advisory Board member Dr. Megan Kruse, who met with our team and patient advocates and shared Ohio’s proclamation recognizing October 15 as Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
@lobularbca.bsky.socialShow your support for the Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Tour and help spread the word about lobular breast cancer this October! Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Tour t-shirts, mugs, keychains, tote bags, and more are available in LBCA’s online store: www.zazzle.com/mbr/23825201...
@lobularbca.bsky.socialLast February, LBCA Executive Director Laurie Hutcheson joined LBCA Scientific Advisory Board member Dr. Rita Mukhtar for a conversation hosted by SHARE Cancer Support on the evolving landscape of ILC research, including where research is headed and questions that remain. Watch: bit.ly/4znCQI9
@lobularbca.bsky.socialOn October 5, the Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Tour traveled across Ohio, visiting Ohio State Outpatient Care locations in Dublin, Powell and New Albany, meeting Ohio State mascot Brutus Buckeye, and wrapping up at the Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center!
@lobularbca.bsky.socialThe Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Tour stopped in Columbus, Ohio at the Tzagournis Medical Research Facility at The Ohio State University and the Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, ED Laurie Hutcheson explained why ILC is hard to detect:
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@lobularbca.bsky.socialOn Oct. 4, the Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Tour stopped at Ohio State University (OSU) for a lab tour with LBCA SAB member Dr. Daniel Stover, offering a closer look at ILC research underway at OSU. Next, we connected with #ILC advocates at a group meet-up and dinner. Stay tuned for what's next!
@lobularbca.bsky.socialOn October 3, the Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Tour continued through Illinois, at the Oakbrook Center in Oakbrook and the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium in Chicago. We're headed to Ohio October 4th - 7th with stops in 5 cities! lobularbreastcancer.org/awareness-day/
@lobularbca.bsky.socialWhile in Nebraska, the Awareness Tour met the legendary group The Temptations! We shared ILC information and “It’s Time to Talk About Lobular Breast Cancer” t-shirts and were invited to their concert that evening. From planned stops to unexpected encounters, every conversation raises awareness!
@lobularbca.bsky.socialOn 10/1, the Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness tour bus visited Nebraska Hematology-Oncology and Wellity, bringing conversations about ILC into cancer care and the local community. Thank you to everyone who welcomed us and helped raise awareness! Follow along: lobularbreastcancer.org/awareness-day/
@lobularbca.bsky.socialOn Tuesday, Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Tour bus traveled through CO! We connected with the community at CU Anschutz, toured the Sikora Lab to learn about ILC research, and wrapped up the day with yoga at Chautauqua Park in Boulder. Learn more: lobularbreastcancer.org/awareness-day/
@lobularbca.bsky.socialLBCA is thankful to Amanda Peet for continuing to share her journey with lobular breast cancer and bringing awareness to the challenges of ILC: www.today.com/video/amanda...
#LobularBreastCancer #invasivelobularcarcinoma #ILC #ilcawareness #lobularbreastcancerawareness #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
@conquercancer.bsky.socialReposted by @lobularbca.bsky.socialThe @lobularbca.bsky.social has awarded two $500,000 clinical research grants to Steffi Oesterreich, PhD and Rita Mukhtar, MD. More details in the full release: https://bit.ly/4hiVyu9
This grant is administered by Conquer Cancer's EveryGrant.
@lobularbca.bsky.socialWorld Dense Breast Day is observed to raise awareness about breast density and share educational resources. LBCA is proud to support World Dense Breast Day and help connect our community with trusted information about breast density and screening: densebreast-info.org/about-us/wor...
@lobularbca.bsky.socialThe Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Tour launched from San Francisco, CA on Saturday and is headed across the US stopping in over 15 cities. Meet us at a stop on the road! Check out the full itinerary: lobularbreastcancer.org/awareness-day/
#ILCAwarenessTour #LobularBreastCancer #ILC
@lobularbca.bsky.socialLobular Breast Cancer survivor Gladys Bettis, or “Mama Bus” mother of NFL Hall of Famer “The Bus” Jerome Bettis agrees it's Time To Talk About Lobular Breast Cancer! Learn more lobularbreastcancer.org/awareness-day/
#lobularbreastcancer #invasivelobularcarcinoma #ILC #ilcawarenesstour
@lobularbca.bsky.socialLBCA ED Laurie Hutcheson and SAB Member Dr. Manisha Bahl were featured on AuntMinnie's Women's Imaging MinnieCast to talk about the Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Tour that launched today from San Francisco and why ILC is challenging to find and treat.
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@lobularbca.bsky.socialLBCA welcomes its newest Local Advocacy Team, the Wisconsin Alliance for Lobular Awareness! Led by Erica Gonzalez and Mindy Dwinell, the team will connect people affected by lobular breast cancer and raise awareness of ILC across Wisconsin: lobularbreastcancer.org/local-advoca...
@lobularbca.bsky.socialLBCA spoke with Dr. Curtis of Stanford University and #ILC research advocate Deborah Romer about research exploring what drives ILC recurrence and metastasis.
Watch the interview: tinyurl.com/What-Drives-...
