Gina
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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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