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T or F? Not all LCIS becomes ILC but all ILC was once LCIS

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Nov 30, 2023 | Replies (4)
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@cindylb

I would assume so..............the difference being that the LCIS has spread beyond the original site to become invasive?

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gardenfairy | @gardenfairy | Nov 30, 2023

LCIS has not metastasized and is contained in it's original location in the breast. ILC has invaded the surrounding tissue and has higher incidence of metastasis.

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