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Inflammatory Breast Cancer

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Inflammatory Breast Cancer needs public attention, and physicians need education. Knowledge is Power, and women need to know there is more than a lump to look for. IBC is "VISUALLY" seen,

Website: http://www.eraseibc.com
Location: National
Members: 8
Latest Activity: Mar. 24, 2009

What is Inflammatory Breast Cancer?

Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare but very aggressive type of breast cancer in which the cancer cells block the lymph vessels in the skin of the breast. This type of breast cancer is called “inflammatory” because the breast often looks swollen and red, or “inflamed.” IBC accounts for 1 to 5 percent of all breast cancer cases in the United States. It tends to be diagnosed in younger women compared to non-IBC breast cancer. It occurs more frequently and at a younger age in African Americans than in Whites. Like other types of breast cancer, IBC can occur in men, but usually at an older age than in women. Some studies have shown an association between family history of breast cancer and IBC, but more studies are needed to draw firm conclusions.

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Started by Patti bradfield. Last reply by Patti bradfield Jan. 30, 2009.

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Comment by Jeri Prentice on March 24, 2009 at 11:03am: Still here and still fighting! I had to learn the hard way about I.B.C. so I am doing all I can to try and get the word out about it. I have talked to my Dr. about it and I'm going to be putting up some flyers at the hospital and his office. I am the only patient he has had with I.B.C. We have learned a lot of thing's together in the battle.

Comment by Patti bradfield on January 30, 2009 at 8:24am: Hi Jeri, Good to have you in our new group. Hoping to spread the message for more to come here.