Inflammatory Breast Cancer Inflammatory Breast Cancer Is Extremely Painful and Very Deadly. Inflammatory Breast Cancer Starts with foreign cells invading your body. These are abnormal cells that are not supposed to be in your body. These abnormal cells are called atypical cells and can develop into cancer in different stages Stage 1 stage 2 stage 3 stage 4 cancer that can metastasize and spread cancer through your entire system. As a result you severely suffer and die. Your risk of these events occurring are dramatically reduced with proper medical attention and proper medical care. Inflammatory breast cancer is a locally advanced breast cancer that may not be detected by mammogram or ultrasound. Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer, accounting for approximately 1% to 6% of all breast cancers diagnosed in the United States. Inflammatory breast cancer is now separated from other forms of locally advanced breast cancer. It is marked by: A shortened survival A higher incidence of HER2-positive and endocrine receptor-negative cancers It is often diagnosed at a younger age compared to non-inflammatory locally advanced breast cancers. What Are the Symptoms of Inflammatory Breast Cancer? Unlike the more common form of breast cancer, inflammatory breast cancer does not generally show up as a lump. The disease grows as nests or sheets that clog the lymph system under the skin. Often the symptoms are attributed to other diseases. Therefore, the diagnosis of inflammatory breast cancer may be delayed. How Is Inflammatory Breast Cancer Diagnosed? Inflammatory breast cancer is often misdiagnosed as another medical condition. Its important to pursue a breast or skin biopsy. How Is Inflammatory Breast Cancer Treated? Inflammatory breast cancer is an aggressive cancer that can spread quickly. Treatment options include: Surgery. Surgery involving a mastectomy may be performed after chemotherapy. Chemotherapy. This is given before surgery to shrink the tumor and make the cancer operable. Chemotherapy also decreases the chance the cancer will recur. Radiation. Often, radiation is given after chemotherapy and surgery to reduce recurrence.
Posted on: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 04:02:55 +0000
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