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What Is Invasive Lobular Carcinoma?

Melvin Silverstein, M.D., Medical Director, Harold E. and Henrietta C. Lee Breast Center, USC/Norris Cancer Hospital
September 25, 2007

Question: What is invasive lobular carcinoma?

Answer: Invasive lobular carcinoma is a special type of cancer of the breast. It's generally made up of small cells that tend to grow relatively slowly. It's often difficult to diagnose on mammography and it often doesn't make a lump. But as a general rule invasive lobular carcinoma has a relatively good prognosis as far as breast cancer goes.

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