Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare but serious form of breast cancer. It accounts for only 1% to 3% of breast cancers (American Cancer Society 2015a). Inflammatory breast cancer causes the skin of the breast to feel warm and look red. It can also give the skin a thick, pitted appearance, similar to the peel of an orange. The breast itself may get bigger or feel itchy, tender, or hard. There may not be a single lump or tumor. In its early stages, inflammatory breast cancer is often mistaken for an infection rather than a cancer, and it may not be picked up by a mammogram.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Breast Cancer Program
BMC’s Breast Cancer Program team is here for you from diagnosis through the end of your treatment, with comprehensive care built around you and your life.
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Belkin Breast Imaging Center
BMC’s Breast Imaging Center of Excellence helps women stay healthy with state-of-the-art mammography services.