Our Purpose
At LBCUK we work to save more lives by unlocking the challenge that is Lobular Breast Cancer.
Lobular is a challenge because we need to:
- increase the knowledge and understanding of Lobular Breast Cancer amongst patients, the public, clinicians, researchers and health professionals;
- ensure people are diagnosed quickly and effectively;
- enable people with Lobular Breast Cancer receive the right support and information;
- receive treatments that are the most effective for Lobular Breast Cancer as a distinct disease;
- ensure appropriate long term monitoring of people following
diagnosis.
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Our Purpose
Working together we can all live well
Our Vision
Lobular Breast Cancer is understood comprehensively, diagnosed effectively, treated appropriately, and patients have access to support across the UK
Our Values
- The patient is always first.
- We are bold and courageous in speaking up for ourselves and anyone affected by Lobular Breast Cancer.
- We commit to reducing the isolation and fear of a Lobular Breast Cancer diagnosis.
- We are evidence based in all of our communications and information.
- We act compassionately towards everyone, recognising and accepting our different experiences and beliefs, and treating each other with care, consideration and respect.
- We are stronger together, collaborating and sharing learning with all of our stakeholders.
Our Goals
Advance education and understanding of Lobular Breast Cancer by providing evidence-based information for the public, clinicians, researchers, relevant charities and the media.
Support people to become their own best advocate and get involved as patient advocates in research and campaigning
Ensure Lobular specific support routes are available to anyone facing a Lobular Breast Cancer diagnosis.
Change UK wide policy and treatment guidelines that recognise Lobular as a distinct disease.
Work with researchers and clinicians to ensure that research conducted for Lobular Breast Cancer meets the needs of patients.
Collaborate with partners and stakehlders to enable and raise funds for research into Lobular Breast Cancer.
Lobular Breast Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales No. 1191402 Registered office: Piccadilly Business Centre, Unit C Aldow Enterprise Park, Manchester M12 6AE