How LCIS, ADH and ALH influence your breast cancer risk
Some benign breast conditions – such as LCIS, ADH and ALH – may increase your risk of developing breast cancer. Learn more about what this means and what you should do.
Conditions that increase your risk
You may have a higher risk of developing breast cancer if you have certain benign or non-cancerous breast conditions. These include:
- Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS)
- Atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH)
- Atypical lobular hyperplasia (ALH)
In these conditions, the cells in the breast lobules or ducts change in shape and size and start to multiply.
Being diagnosed with LCIS, ADH or ALH doesn’t mean you have breast cancer. However, it does mean your risk of developing breast cancer is higher.
Screening with BreastScreen Victoria
If you’re diagnosed with LCIS, ADH or ALH and you want to attend our screening service, we’ll invite you for annual breast screens until the age of 74.
After that, we recommend you discuss your ongoing care with a doctor. You can continue your annual free breast screens with us.