May 22, 2012

Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) is a fast moving cancer and RARE! Because IBC is so fast moving, the doctors have inserted a port-a-cath today, May 22nd and May 24th I will receive my first Chemo treatment. The following was taken from http://ww5.komen.org/​BreastCancer/​TypesofTumors.html#inflammatory What is inflammatory breast cancer? Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is rare and the most aggressive form of breast cancer. It is called inflammatory breast cancer because its main symptoms are swelling and redness of the breast. Unlike other forms of breast cancer, IBC often lacks a distinct lump or tumor. Instead, cells can grow in sheets that spread through the breast. Unless there is a defined lump, IBC may not be found by a mammogram or ultrasound. If no lump is present, it can be hard to diagnose. Because IBC cells spread easily to other parts of the body, it requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. http://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/TypesofTumors.html#inflammatory