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Posted by:
Gina
on Aug 25, 2008 at 02:12:29 PM
Have you heard of it? Would you recognize it if you saw it?
A friend of mine just sent me this video of a news report about
Inflammatory Breast Cancer or IBC. It can not be detected by breast
examinations - there are no lumps!

Inflammatory breast cancer is an especially
aggressive type of breast cancer that can occur in women of any age
(and, although extremely rarely, in men). It is unique because it often
does not present with a lump and therefore often is not detected by
mammography or ultrasound.
Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) causes changes in the nipple and the
surrounding areas. Invasion of the local lymphatic ducts impairs
drainage and causes swelling of the breast. The accumulation of fluid
causes the skin of the breast to assume a dimpled appearance
reminiscent...
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