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Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is the most aggressive form of Breast cancer and is in a class of its own. Because there is usually no lump, this type of breast cancer, mammograms/ultrasounds do not generally detect ibc. IBC grows in nests and sheets and in most cases will be diagnosed clinically. The symptoms can be a mass on your breast that appears suddenly, a breast that is one cup size larger than your other breast, a rash, mosquito bite or what appears to be a bruise. If symptoms don't dissipate within a week after beginning an antibiotic, please insist on a skin or punch biopsy. Although this type of breast cancer is aggressive, and frightening, IF you know the symptoms and are treated immediately, yes, you can be an ibc Survivor! IBC is treated with chemo first, not surgery because it is in the dermal (skin) lymphatic system. Don't ever hesitate to get another opinion if the doctor says it's nothing!
"Knowing the symptoms of IBC and prompt diagnosis is Vital For Survival." Marilyn 'Mare Kirschenbaum
For more information on Inflammatory breast cancer a/k/a IBC
Inflammatory Breast Cancer Foundation www.Eraseibc.com
www.komotv.com/ibc
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Is inflammatory breast cancer the most aggressive and least familiar form of breast cancer?
Yes
Can ductile breast cancer turn into inflammatory breast cancer?
Yes because it can spread to the skin easily
What are the symptoms of inflammatory breast cancer?
Symptoms of inflammatory breast cancer are varied in appearance and can differ depending on each individual case. The most common symptoms include a sudden swelling of the breast, and the skin on the breast appearing red and resembling the peel of an orange.
How did Molly Ivins died?
She died of inflammatory breast cancer at age 62.
Is there an advocacy email list for Inflammatory breast cancer?
Answerwww.ibcsupport.org is where you can subscribe to an IBC advocacy email list where you will find people who have been touched by Inflammatory breast cancer and working diligently to spread the word that you don't have to have a lump to have breast cancer. Sharing ideas, talking and writing to the media, etc Everyones input is important
When do breasts change color?
Breasts change color during pregnancy or with inflammatory breast cancer.
Is inflammatory breast cancer the most aggressive and least common form of breast cancer?
Because inflammatory breast cancer usually doesn't present itself with a lump, and has a peculiar growth pattern, its symptoms are not typical signs of cancer, and may appear to be something else. IBC symptoms may include: * One breast larger than the other (this could be a cup size larger) * Red or pink skin * Swelling (This might appear overnight) * Rash (entire breast or small patches) * Orange-like texture (peau d' orange) (Some women have described this as a pitted look) * Skin hot to the touch on one breast * Pain and/or itchiness ***We all have pains or itchy breasts BUT if creams or salves don't help and your breast pain is consistent please see a doctor. * Ridges or thickened areas of breast * Nipple discharge * Nipples that appear inverted or flattened * Swollen lymph nodes under the armpit * Swollen lymph nodes of the neck If one or more of these symptoms continue for more than a week, talk to a physician immediately, and find an expert with experience in treating this particular type of breast cancer. For pre-menopausal young women, feel and LOOK for changes after your period. * Source: Inflammatory Breast Cancer Foundation * For more information on Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) please visit www.Eraseibc.com, www.komotv.com/ibc and http://tinyurl.com/f39zx which is the MD Anderson site. In October 2006, MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas, opened the world's first inflammatory breast cancer clinc. If you're interested in becoming an IBC advocate, please join us at www.ibcsupport.org and subscribe to the Advocacy list. Another site to look at is the Inflammatory Breast Cancer Foundation. This Foundation was formed by people touched by ibc who want to make a difference in saving lives. www.eraseibc.com Because of the aggressive nature of this insidious disease education is what will save lives .. knowing the symptoms WILL save lives. Everyone should know there is more than one form of breast cancer! "Knowing the symptoms of Inflammatory Breast Cancer and prompt diagnosis is Vital for Survival."
What is the work of the IBCARF Inflammatory Breast Cancer Advocacy and Research Foundation?
The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Advocacy and Research Foundation (now known as the Inflammatory Breast Cancer Foundation) is a group of concerned ibc activists who have come together with the knowledge we WILL make a difference in the way Inflammatory Breast Cancer ( IBC ) is perceived by both the general public and the medical community. In January 2008 this Foundation officially renamed: The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Foundation. www.Eraseibc.comOur ranks come from IBC patients, Physicians, the Media and those affected by IBC.In October of 2006, the first in the world IBC Clinic opened at MD Anderson's Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Because of that monumental event, an idea began to percolate, that there was a way to reach out to the masses and lend a hand to those who needed assistance.How could education and research come together. How could a grass roots movement best aide the public and the medical community in getting the word out that there is a deadly form of breast cancer that has gone unstudied and under-reported for too long.Thus was the beginning of :The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Advocacy and Research Foundation; now known as The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Foundation.At the opening of the IBC clinic at MD Anderson in Houston Texas, Dr. Massimo Cristofanilliand Dr. Tom Buchholz were introduced as the co-directors of the new clinic.Together with their team, this much needed medical facility is seeing many new patients andhas begun a data/tissue repository for further research into IBC.Reporter Michelle Esteban from KOMO TV in Seattle Washington, has done continuouscoverage, (which can be seen at their link: www.komotv.com/ibc) on the need for moreeducation on this deadly disease, and through her efforts the IBC clinic is seeing moreand more patients. Michelle also won two Emmy Awards for her stories on IBC in 2006 and 2007.* UPDATE: The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Advocacy & Research Foundation has officially changed their name to The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Foundation. www.eraseibc.comThe IBC Clinic was named for Morgan Welch, Dr. Cristofanilli's youngest patient, who lost herbattle to this, the most aggressive form of breast cancer.The Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic is currentlyseeing new patients and is actively working on their IBC data base (NCI Clinical Trail Number NCT00477100 Inflammatory Breast Cancer Foundation1415 S. Voss Road Suite 110-162Houston, TX 77057
Do little bumps on your breasts form if you have breast cancer?
Usually Breast cancer is internal and is found as a lump or tumor. However there are other types of breastcancer that appear on the outside of the breast, like inflammatory BC. Also if the skin on the breast looks like an orange peel or little bumps, it should be checked.
Does Angelina Jolie have breast cancer?
No, Angelina Jolie never had breast cancer. She has the gene for breast cancer. She removed her breasts to stop any cancer from forming.Angelina Jolie does not have breast cancer. She does carry the gene for breast cancer. She had a preventive mastectomy.No, Angelina Jolie has never had breast cancer. She was tested and told that she carried the breast cancer gene. She has a preventive mastectomy.Angelina Jolie does not or did not have breast cancer. She had breast surgery just as a precaution because of her mother having breast cancer.
Does breast suking can avoid breast cancer?
Breast sucking will not avoid breast cancer.
Is breast cancer a diesease?
Breast cancer is a disease.
