Hi Hayley48, try not to worry, (easier said than done) until you have all of the facts and are able to make an informed decision. I was told Lobular cancer is slow growing, and it forms in sheets, so it is difficult to detect at an early stage, once it becomes invasive, it's likely to have been there for at least a year. Chemo is not usually prescribed as the cells lay dormant for years, so it's not affective.  Speak to your consultant/surgeon and do your research.  Mine had been growing for over a year (according to my consultant) My MRI detected an 11mm lobular breast cancer with an area of LCIS so I opted for a mastecomy, with immediate reconstruction, which meant I didn't need radiotherapy. Good luck with your surgery, I wish you well and a speedy recover xx

Hi Hayley48, try not to worry, (easier said than done) until you have all of the facts and are able to make an informed decision. I was told Lobular cancer is slow growing, and it forms in sheets, so it is difficult to detect at an early stage, once it becomes invasive, it's likely to have been there for at least a year. Chemo is not usually prescribed as the cells lay dormant for years, so it's not affective.  Speak to your consultant/surgeon and do your research.  Mine had been growing for over a year (according to my consultant) My MRI detected an 11mm lobular breast cancer with an area of LCIS so I opted for a mastecomy, with immediate reconstruction, which meant I didn't need radiotherapy. Good luck with your surgery, I wish you well and a speedy recover xx