Susan G. Komen partnered with the Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance (LBCA) to host a webinar Lobular Breast Cancer: A Different Disease. This webinar is geared towards established research advocates and those interested in learning about advocacy.

This webinar is presented by Steffi Oesterreich, PhD, Komen Scholar and Founder of LBCA’s Scientific Advisory Board and Leigh Pate, Komen Advocate in Science and former Executive Director of LBCA. The webinar includes an overview of lobular breast cancer and explores some of the unique biological aspects of the disease and its differences from more common ductal breast cancers. It discusses challenges patients with lobular encounter in making treatment decisions, needs in research to better understand and treat the disease, and ways advocates can incorporate invasive lobular carcinoma in their advocacy work.

Susan G. Komen Advocates in Science

Susan G. Komen established its Advocates in Science (AIS) Program to develop skilled, knowledgeable and broadly‐networked breast cancer research advocates and actively engage them throughout the research process. AIS advocates bring the patient voice to Komen’s–and other organizations’—research programs in all areas of breast cancer research.

If you are interested in research advocacy and would like more information about the AIS program or how to join, visit the Susan G. Komen Advocates in Science and Health website or email advocatesinscience@komen.org.