Shaping Lobular Breast Cancer Research
Not All Breast Cancer Is a Lump. Help us understand how women notice and respond to the subtle signs of Lobular Breast Cancer.
Are you a woman from a Black, Black British, Black African, Black Caribbean, Asian, Asian British, or mixed/multiple ethnic background with experience of Lobular Breast Cancer or interested in women’s health and awareness?
Please help us shape research on Lobular Breast Cancer. In partnership with the University of Aberdeen, we are conducting a research project to understand how women from these ethnic backgrounds notice, interpret, and respond to subtle (non-lump) breast changes linked to Lobular Breast Cancer.
We also want to understand whether current awareness information is clear, culturally inclusive, and helpful in supporting timely help-seeking.
Who can participate?
This study is open to women from a Black, Black British, Black African, Black Caribbean, Asian, Asian British, or mixed/multiple ethnic background. There are two ways to take part.
1. One -to -One Conversation
- Diagnosed with Lobular Breast Cancer (ILC)
- Aged 18+ and living in the UK
- Comfortable taking part in an online interview (via Microsoft Teams)
2. Friendly Group Conversation
- Aged 18+
- No previous breast cancer diagnosis
- Comfortable taking part in an online focus group
Why take part?
Lobular Breast Cancer often presents with subtle, non-lump symptoms, which can be harder to recognise. Awareness of these symptoms may vary across communities.
Your experiences and views will help:
- Improve understanding of how women recognise and respond to symptoms
- Ensure awareness materials are clear, relevant, and culturally inclusive
- Support earlier help-seeking and reduce inequalities in breast cancer awareness
How to take part
If you’re interested, please contact the researcher before 30 July 2026 to find out more: Email: a.coles25@abdn.ac.uk (Abigail) or s.maclennan@abdn.ac.uk (Sara)
You will be provided with full study information before deciding whether to take part.