Follow-up after treatment for lobular carcinoma in situ

Visits may include questions about breast changes, examination when appropriate, and a review of mammography or other imaging arranged for you. Your clinician may discuss family history, previous biopsy findings, medicines and ways to reduce future breast risk. LCIS is not managed like an invasive cancer, so the plan may emphasise surveillance and shared decisions rather than treatment for a tumour.

Attend the breast-imaging appointments in your plan and keep copies of relevant reports. Tell your team about a new lump, nipple discharge, skin change or persistent focal pain. Bring a list of medicines and family cancer history, and ask about the benefits and downsides of any preventive medicine offered.

Arrange prompt clinical advice for a new breast or underarm lump, bloody nipple discharge, a new nipple inversion, skin dimpling, persistent one-sided change or unexplained swelling. Seek urgent help if you have severe symptoms or feel acutely unwell.

Ask which imaging is planned, how often it is needed, which changes require a call, and whether a breast specialist or genetic counsellor would help. Ask how your personal and family history affects the follow-up discussion.